2024-25 state budget comes with wins and losses for WNY lawmakers
Some of the key features of the budget include investments in education and New York City migrants.
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Gov. Hochul indicates her proposed school aid changes won't be in state budget, but plans to revisit next year
Gov. Kathy Hochul signaled Thursday that changes to New York’s public school funding formula will not be included in this year’s forthcoming state budget,
New York United States Kathy Hochul Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie Foundation Aid Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart
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Assembly Speaker gives state budget negotiations update | Govt Politics
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie is “cautiously optimistic” there will be an agreement reached on the state’s budget ahead of the holiday weekend.
New York United States Kathy Hochul Foundation Aid Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart
Source: dailygazette.com
Both major parties oppose Hochul's proposed school spending reductions
A proposal by Governor Kathy Hochul to give less money to schools has united Democratic and Republican lawmakers in opposition.
Source: northcountrypublicradio.org
School districts concerned over loss of funding, teachers if "hold harmless" is removed
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing to change the way schools are funded, but now districts are saying the plan could cost them money.
Meghan Mcgarry Kathy Hochul Timothy Mundell Averill Park School Board School District Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart
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NY lawmakers skeptical of proposed school aid changes | Local News
The Foundation Aid formula determines how much each public school district receives from the state in education aid. That amount is supposed to be based on need
Source: dailygazette.com
NY lawmakers skeptical of proposed school aid changes | Local News
The Foundation Aid formula determines how much each public school district receives from the state in education aid. That amount is supposed to be based on need
Source: dailygazette.com
Lueken: When students leave, the funding stays
Most states (34, including Massachusetts) provide protections for districts against funding reductions from declining enrollment.
United States Martinf Lueken Fiscal Research Education Center At Edchoice Tribune News Service Education Center
Source: bostonherald.com