Bill > A06791

This bill modifies the payment structure for employment preparation education (EPE) state aid to school districts, specifically changing the timing and manner of aid disbursement. Currently, aid payments are made after April 1st for the first reporting period (ending December 31st), with total payments not exceeding 25% of the annual amount. The bill introduces a new second reporting period ending March 31st, for which payments will be made after July 1st, based on claims filed by May 31st, with total payments not exceeding 75% of the claims. The remainder of payments will continue to be made after October 1st based on claims filed by September 15th, with a total annual payment cap of $96 million. The bill specifically notes that aid for services provided to students who have received a high school or high school equivalency diploma will be subject to a separate set-aside amount. The changes aim to provide more flexibility in the timing of state aid payments for employment preparation education programs, particularly for the New York City school district, without altering the overall funding mechanism.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6791