Bill > S06014

This bill provides a new mechanism for supplemental state aid to low-spending, high-need school districts starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill creates a complex formula to calculate additional funding based on several key factors: the district's needs resource index (which compares the district's extraordinary needs to its combined wealth), the district's spending relative to its regional average, and the district's per-pupil enrollment. The aid calculation involves comparing a district's spending and needs to regional and statewide averages, with districts that have higher needs and lower per-pupil spending potentially qualifying for more aid. Specifically, the aid per pupil will be calculated by multiplying the difference between the needs resource index and 1.0, the difference between the low spending percentage and 0.10, and a base amount of $250, with a maximum aid of $750 per pupil. The bill also modifies existing education law to incorporate this new supplemental aid into a district's total foundation aid calculation, ensuring that these additional funds are integrated into the regular school funding structure. The goal appears to be providing more financial support to school districts that have significant educational needs but limited financial resources.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6014