New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09183

Introduced
10/17/25  
Refer
10/17/25  

Caption

Permits the Johnson City central school district to create an insurance reserve fund.

Impact

The bill's primary impact revolves around enabling local school districts to prepare financially for various risks. By allowing the establishment of insurance reserve funds, the Johnson City school district and others like it can allocate funds for future claims, thereby supporting a proactive approach to financial management in education. This is particularly relevant as educational institutions face increasing pressures regarding funding and liabilities. The establishment of such funds could motivate other school districts to seek similar legislation, possibly encouraging more streamlined financial strategies across the state education system.

Summary

Bill A09183, introduced in the New York State Assembly, seeks to permit the Johnson City central school district to establish its own insurance reserve fund. This bill amends the general municipal law, aiming to provide specific school districts the authority to create and manage reserve funds for insurance purposes. This change is designed to facilitate better financial planning and risk management related to insurance claims in the education sector. By allowing such funds, school districts can potentially reduce their insurance costs and improve their financial stability during unexpected expenses.

Contention

While the bill passed unanimously in the Assembly Education Committee with a favorable recommendation, concerns may arise regarding equity among school districts. The establishment of exclusive insurance reserve funds for certain districts could lead to disparities in how different districts manage and allocate their financial resources. There is also potential debate over whether these changes could divert attention from broader financial reform initiatives needed across all school districts in New York, making it essential to consider statewide implications when enacting such targeted legislation.

Companion Bills

NY S08513

Same As Permits the Johnson City central school district to create an insurance reserve fund.

Previously Filed As

NY S08513

Permits the Johnson City central school district to create an insurance reserve fund.

NY A10973

Authorizes the Goshen central school district to establish an insurance reserve fund.

NY A10573

Authorizes the Holland central school district to establish an insurance reserve fund for any loss, claim, action or judgment for which such school district is authorized or required to purchase or maintain insurance for the kinds of risks for which insurance is authorized.

NY S09345

Authorizes the Holland central school district to establish an insurance reserve fund for any loss, claim, action or judgment for which such school district is authorized or required to purchase or maintain insurance for the kinds of risks for which insurance is authorized.

NY A00454

Permits the Niskayuna central school district to create an insurance reserve fund.

NY A05921

Creates the jockey health insurance reserve fund for the payment of premiums not yet paid; provides for the return of funds if such reserve fund becomes no longer necessary.

NY A10498

Authorizes the village of Mayville to transfer the funds of the Mayville ambulance reserve fund and the Mayville fire and rescue equipment reserve fund to the newly formed North Lake Fire District reserve accounts.

NY A08539

Authorizes school districts to borrow against certain reserve funds, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the board of education of such school district.

NY S07524

Authorizes school districts to borrow against certain reserve funds, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the board of education of such school district.

NY S08916

Authorizes the village of Mayville to transfer the funds of the Mayville ambulance reserve fund and the Mayville fire and rescue equipment reserve fund to the newly formed North Lake Fire District reserve accounts.

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