Bill > S08266

This bill modifies the education law to adjust the formula for transportation aid for school districts, specifically focusing on transportation expenses incurred after 4:00 PM. The bill updates the maximum amount of transportation aid for various school years, with a key change for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond. For this period, the aid will be calculated by multiplying the base year's maximum aid amount by a factor that includes a consumer price index (CPI) adjustment. The base amount is defined as the transportation aid paid to a school district for expenses in the 2012-2013 school year, with the requirement that districts continue to spend at least the same amount on transportation, including potential increases in per-student transportation costs. The bill ensures that school districts receive consistent and inflation-adjusted funding for extended transportation services, helping them maintain and potentially expand transportation options for students beyond the standard school day. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, aligning with existing legislative provisions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8266