The remaining aid categories increase by a total of $ 12 million. (cbcny.org)
And whatever financial problems schools are having this year might be exacerbated next year as critics say Cuomo's spending proposal calls for essentially eliminating future increases in a key aid category. (buffalonews.com)
The largest aid category reimburses schools for the costs of state mandates, like administering state tests and reporting data. (politifact.com)