Bill > S08064

This bill authorizes certain school districts and their municipalities to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that allows for a one-time annual increase in city funds provided to a school district, which can be excluded from the maintenance of effort (MOE) calculation. The maintenance of effort calculation is a standard method used to ensure that a school district receives a consistent level of funding from year to year. Under current law, the city amount provided to a school district must not be less than the amount appropriated or expended in the base year, with some flexibility for percentage decreases. This bill provides an additional exception, allowing a school district and its municipality to mutually agree to increase funding beyond the typical MOE constraints through a formal MOU, which must be adopted before the funds are actually appropriated or transferred. The purpose appears to be to give local governments more flexibility in school district funding while maintaining a structured approach to financial planning. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8064