Relates to additional apportionment of building aid for certain projects; defines an eligible school construction project as one that is entirely funded from capital outlays and has a total project cost of two hundred fifty thousand dollars or less.
Impact
The proposed amendments under Bill S08867 would significantly impact the distribution of building aid to school districts across New York. By raising the threshold of eligible project costs, the bill could enable more districts, especially smaller or rural ones with fewer financial resources, to access state aid for critical infrastructure improvements. This flexibility in funding is particularly pertinent in light of ongoing discussions about educational equity and the need for modernizing aging school facilities.
Summary
Bill S08867, introduced by Senator C. Ryan, aims to amend the Education Law to allow for an additional apportionment of building aid specifically for certain school construction projects. The bill defines eligible projects as those completely funded by capital outlays, with a total project cost capped at two hundred fifty thousand dollars. This change is intended to provide school districts with greater financial support for smaller scale construction projects that may otherwise struggle to secure funding due to their limited scope and budget.
Contention
Though the text of the bill does not directly mention sources of contention, changes in education funding usually evoke debate among various stakeholders. Issues may arise concerning budget allocations, potential implications for larger projects that could be deprioritized, or different interpretations of 'capital outlays'. Furthermore, districts with more extensive needs may argue that the focus on smaller projects does not adequately address the severe infrastructure challenges faced in certain areas.
Same As
Relates to additional apportionment of building aid for certain projects; defines an eligible school construction project as one that is entirely funded from capital outlays and has a total project cost of two hundred fifty thousand dollars or less.
Relates to additional apportionment of building aid for certain projects; defines an eligible school construction project as one that is entirely funded from capital outlays and has a total project cost of two hundred fifty thousand dollars or less.
Defines the term "construction projects" to mean the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or improvement of any school building where a district receives any apportionment for debt service or building aid and the school building is sited within the Long Island region; provides that each contract involving the award of a construction project shall require the use of a project labor agreement for all contractors and subcontractors on such project.
Defines the term "construction projects" to mean the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or improvement of any school building where a district receives any apportionment for debt service or building aid and the school building is sited within the Long Island region; provides that each contract involving the award of a construction project shall require the use of a project labor agreement for all contractors and subcontractors on such project.
Increases the amount of the credit against taxes for long-term care insurance from twenty to forty percent and from one thousand five hundred dollars to two thousand five hundred dollars.
Relates to providing notice to school districts and nonpublic schools located in New York city of certain construction projects; requires the New York city department of transportation to provide written notice to such school districts and nonpublic schools of certain construction projects undertaken within three hundred feet of a building of such school districts or nonpublic schools.
Relates to providing notice to school districts and nonpublic schools located in New York city of certain construction projects; requires the New York city department of transportation to provide written notice to such school districts and nonpublic schools of certain construction projects undertaken within three hundred feet of a building of such school districts or nonpublic schools.
Increases the additional permit fee cap on residential construction that supports electronic permitting and residential construction workforce training from one hundred dollars ($100) to one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
Relates to the computation of building aid for construction, reconstruction or modernizing of no more than one project by the Schenectady city school district.
Provides that the penalty for the abandonment of animals is a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or by both.