New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10265

Introduced
2/13/26  

Caption

Provides that for each fiscal year commencing on or after July 1, 2025, the city of New York shall provide an excess differential offset to each person who was employed by the board of education as a paraprofessional for all or part of such year.

Impact

This legislation aims to address salary disparities between paraprofessionals and higher-ranking staff within the educational system. The method of calculating the offsets will ensure that paraprofessionals receive equitable compensation in line with the financial dynamics of the board of education. Stakeholders, particularly in educational advocacy, express concern that this bill may lead to improved financial support for paraprofessionals who often are undervalued in the school system. This adjustment may also affect the overall budgeting and financial allocations within the education department, as local governments would need to factor in these additional costs.

Summary

Bill A10265 proposes an amendment to the administrative code of New York City, specifically targeting the employment practices of paraprofessionals by the board of education. According to the bill, starting July 1, 2025, the city is required to provide an 'excess differential offset' to paraprofessionals employed by the board for any or all parts of the fiscal year. This payment will be based on the differences between specific salary ranges of employees in the education sector, primarily affecting how paraprofessionals are compensated in relation to principals' salaries, reflecting a significant change in the city's approach to education funding.

Contention

Discussion surrounding A10265 may arise from varying opinions on the sufficiency of the offset and whether it truly alleviates the financial hardships faced by paraprofessionals. Critics could argue that while the bill represents a step forward, it does not fully account for the broader issues of local school funding and the need for comprehensive reform in how educational roles are compensated. Moreover, some stakeholders might believe that the bill could lead to financial strains on the board of education if not paired with adequate funding measures, particularly in a city known for its budgetary challenges.

Companion Bills

NY S10143

Same As Provides that for each fiscal year commencing on or after July 1, 2025, the city of New York shall provide an excess differential offset to each person who was employed by the board of education as a paraprofessional for all or part of such year.

Previously Filed As

NY S08129

Provides that for each fiscal year commencing on or after July 1, 2025, the city of New York shall provide an excess differential offset to each person who was employed by the board of education as a paraprofessional for all or part of such year.

NY S10143

Provides that for each fiscal year commencing on or after July 1, 2025, the city of New York shall provide an excess differential offset to each person who was employed by the board of education as a paraprofessional for all or part of such year.

NY A08322

Relates to the determination of salary base for members of the New York city police pension fund; provides that the salary base for members of the New York city police pension fund whose employment with the police department of the city of New York commenced on or after July 1, 2000 shall be determined in the same manner as members whose employment commenced prior to such date.

NY S07808

Relates to the determination of salary base for members of the New York city police pension fund; provides that the salary base for members of the New York city police pension fund whose employment with the police department of the city of New York commenced on or after July 1, 2000 shall be determined in the same manner as members whose employment commenced prior to such date.

NY S03314

Provides that a member with credited service in excess of twenty-five years shall receive an additional retirement allowance equal to one-sixtieth of such member's final average salary for each year of creditable service in excess of twenty-five years; makes related provisions.

NY A08554

Establishes a managerial or confidential higher education differential for employees designated managerial or confidential who hold an earned associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctorate (e.g., MD, JD, Ph.D.) from a college or university or a professional license issued by the New York state education department are eligible to receive a higher education differential of up to six hundred dollars retroactively for state fiscal year two thousand twenty-four-two thousand twenty-five and for state fiscal year two thousand twenty-five-two thousand twenty-six.

NY S07829

Establishes a managerial or confidential higher education differential for employees designated managerial or confidential who hold an earned associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctorate (e.g., MD, JD, Ph.D.) from a college or university or a professional license issued by the New York state education department are eligible to receive a higher education differential of up to six hundred dollars retroactively for state fiscal year two thousand twenty-four-two thousand twenty-five and for state fiscal year two thousand twenty-five-two thousand twenty-six.

NY A10980

Establishes the school supplies education credit to allow a resident taxpayer who is a parent, guardian or other person, lawfully having the care, custody or control of a person who has not yet attained the age of nineteen years, and such person is enrolled in elementary or secondary education in any public school, nonpublic or charter school, board of cooperative educational services, or that receives home instruction, to have a credit equal to the cost of learning materials and school supplies purchased for education purposes during the taxable year, provided that such credit shall not exceed five hundred dollars per student and shall not exceed the total one thousand five hundred dollars per family.

NY S09513

Establishes the school supplies education credit to allow a resident taxpayer who is a parent, guardian or other person, lawfully having the care, custody or control of a person who has not yet attained the age of nineteen years, and such person is enrolled in elementary or secondary education in any public school, nonpublic or charter school, board of cooperative educational services, or that receives home instruction, to have a credit equal to the cost of learning materials and school supplies purchased for education purposes during the taxable year, provided that such credit shall not exceed five hundred dollars per student and shall not exceed the total one thousand five hundred dollars per family.

NY A09529

Provides that state mandates shall not be implemented in school districts after such district has passed a budget; provides that any such mandates shall be implemented in the following fiscal year.

Similar Bills

KY HB4

AN ACT relating to initiatives regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion.

NY S10143

Provides that for each fiscal year commencing on or after July 1, 2025, the city of New York shall provide an excess differential offset to each person who was employed by the board of education as a paraprofessional for all or part of such year.

NY S08129

Provides that for each fiscal year commencing on or after July 1, 2025, the city of New York shall provide an excess differential offset to each person who was employed by the board of education as a paraprofessional for all or part of such year.

HI SB973

Relating To Education.

HI HB621

Relating To Education.

HI SB973

Relating To Education.

HI HB621

Relating To Education.

DC PR26-0308

Salary Schedule Changes for Non-Union, Uniformed Police Officials of the Metropolitan Police Department Emergency Approval Resolution of 2025