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NY A06747
NY A06747Relates to additional apportionment of building aid for certain projects; defines an eligible school construction project as one that is entirely funded from capital outlays and has a total project cost of two hundred fifty thousand dollars or less.
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Introduced
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the additional apportionment of building aid for certain projects
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing education law to expand building aid eligibility for school construction projects. Specifically, it increases the maximum project cost from $100,000 to $250,000 and introduces several new provisions. The bill allows for project costs to be adjusted by a county or multi-county labor market composite wage rate established by the commissioner of labor, with potential project cost scaling up to $500,000 based on regional cost factors. Additionally, school districts can now combine project allowances from up to five years and apply for project approval for a comprehensive apportionment that can be used for one or more projects. This change aims to provide more flexibility and financial support for smaller school construction and renovation projects by making building aid more accessible and adaptable to local economic conditions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
referred to education (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6747 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06747&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06747 |
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