Sentences with phrase «school aid bill»

GSRP funding is allocated yearly in the school aid bill which usually passes by July 1st.

The Michigan Supreme Court advised the Legislature that the «State School Aid Bill» allowing the purchase of education services from private schools violates neither the First Amendment nor the first of Michigan's Blaine Amendments (Article I, Section 4) because any support given to religious institutions is tenuous at best.

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A group of Manhattan middle schoolers is leaving a mark on NYC government — coming up with a bill to give a boost to school groups that aid gay students.

Some omitted portions, like the precise amount of state aid to public schools will be revived in the final spending bill.

Former Governor George Pataki's School Tax Relief (STAR) program, passed in 1997 and fully phased in by 2002, actually does reduce most homeowners» tax bills, through the mechanism of sending added aid to school districts that are required to use the money to finance a partial homestead tax exemSchool Tax Relief (STAR) program, passed in 1997 and fully phased in by 2002, actually does reduce most homeowners» tax bills, through the mechanism of sending added aid to school districts that are required to use the money to finance a partial homestead tax exemschool districts that are required to use the money to finance a partial homestead tax exemption.

Giove noted that the bill would not aid certificate - granting schools that teach such skills, and said it was unfair to lump certified proprietary schools with less reputable operations.

Budget Division spokesman Erik Kriss said failure to pass a revenue bill worsens a cash crunch expected Sept. 1 when the state must pony up a $ 2 billion school - aid payment, with an additional $ 800,000 due not long after that.

The battle between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio rages on, with the governor delivering a shot at City Hall by claiming he and state lawmakers have done more to aid Big Apple schools than the mayor and the NYC Council.

For instance, Nick Clegg has made a great deal of his proposal of free school meals, shouted his pro-European credentials and is now showing his vigorous support for a private member's bill that seeks to enshrine in law the United Nations overseas aid spending target.

A third bill — extending mayoral control for up to five years — would create the education tax credit, a provision aimed at spurring donations that aid private and parochial schools.

Young said she was proud of the GOP conference's action on a set of women's issues, including increases in public school aid, stronger equal - pay protections and bills to crack down on human trafficking.

There's been talk of a package of bills that would include pay raises for lawmakers as well as a minimum wage increase, and perhaps a plan for more charter schools or even other unrelated issues like the Dream Act, which would give college aid to children of immigrants.

Mayor Bill de Blasio today said the tentative state budget deal will bring additional millions in school aid to New York City and allow him first crack at fixing failing schools — but lamented the absence of an extension of mayoral control and legislation to fund tuition assistance for undocumented immigrants.

«Joining 18 other states as finalists for more federal aid is good news, but it won't overshadow the facts that taxes and spending will be going up even more, school property tax bills are being prepared without a state budget in place, and the budget will soon be the latest in history.»

Randi Weingarten, president of the United Federation of Teachers, criticized the Senate version of the bill for cutting about $ 40 billion from money «targeted to help states avoid drastic education cuts and teacher layoffs,» as well as $ 20 billion from construction aid to schools and colleges and $ 1 billion from new aid for Head Start and other early childhood education programs.

Republicans in the state Senate Tuesday night brought up a bill that would give $ 10 million in extra aid to schools.

While Kaminsky has so far run on an anti-corruption platform that plays up his prosecutorial experience, McGrath's campaign has steered clear of any mention of corruption, instead focusing on school aid, taxes and the perennial Republican bogeyman, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

The bills were based, by law, on the spending plan Paterson first proposed in January, but they restored some of his school aid cuts, eliminated his tax cap and took out a proposal to allow SUNY and CUNY the ability to raise tuition unilaterally — basically all the stuff that might possibly have compelled any of the members to explain anything difficult to their constituents.

The Senate passed its gap elimination adjustment bill two days before Gov. Andrew Cuomo is scheduled to unveil his 2016 - 17 state budget, which will include school aid.

Ultimately, the measure was tucked into a massive education bill that included spending increases for school aid and an end to education cuts under the Gap Elimination Adjustment, a long - sought goal for Senate Republicans.

The budget office also pointed to the benefits the revenue would have on property tax bills, along with school and local government aid — something of a long - form version (with numbers) of the referendum language voters will see in November.

Casinos have been billed as revenue generators not just for the state, but also the municipalities that host them, with promises of job creation and increased school aid as a result.

Senate Democrats aren't the only ones seeking changes to what was approved in the budget: Republicans and Democrats in both chambers have introduced bills aimed at extending the deadline for developing regulations for the teacher evaluations as well unlinking the enactment of the standards on the local level to a boost in school aid.

In December, some of the state's biggest bills are due, including billions in aid to public schools.

Asked directly if the school aid and tax credit would be linked, Cuomo said: «No, those are two separate bills.»

The bill would ensure that schools can notify parents they can refuse to have their children in grades 3 - 8 participate in Common Core standardized tests, protects schools from having state aid withheld & ensures that students are not punished for their lack of participation in those tests, and it would set - aside alternate studies, Last year, parents of 60,000 students refused New York State Common Core tests.

The court said, for example, that it was OK for a governor to rewrite the school - aid formula in an appropriation bill, but maybe not to raise the retirement age for firefighters.

Four budget bills were introduced late Tuesday, giving members of the public their first opportunity to see the actual legislation that will spend $ 150 - plus billion, including aid to public schools and hospitals, legalize ride - hailing outside of New York City and raise the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18.

If school districts go off the text of the budget bill and assume there will be no state aid increase, they may need to issue layoff notices before the state budget is approved.

The text of the budget bill relating to school aid, the groups say, suggests that «no district would receive an increase in aid over what it received in 2014 - 15» if Cuomo's education reform agenda isn't included.

The 31 - page document, apparently drafted after the Senate and Assembly approved one - house budget bills of their own last week, lays out in intricate detail where each chamber and the governor stand on dozens of outstanding budget issues, from billions of dollars in school aid to cuts in welfare checks to rules for marine fishery licenses.

McGrath, 57, a personal injury attorney from Hewlett and first - time political candidate, focused on keeping the Senate in GOP control, arguing that a Democratic win would allow New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to siphon school and tax aid from Long Island.

«Among other items, the agenda will include a revised version of the Education, Labor and Family Assistance Article VII bill that I was forced to veto earlier this year to prevent an unaffordable increase in school aid, an appropriation bill to authorize distribution of $ 607 million in federal Education Jobs Fund money to school districts, and necessary legislation to reorganize the New York City Off - Track Betting Corporation.»

He has voted for all the anti-public school bills of Cuomo and Flanagan; voted to enrich the charter schools that fill the Senate GOP campaign coffers, voted for a budget that includes the Gap Elimination Adjustment that steals state aid and forces up taxes, voted to support the Endless Testing Regime that has made life miserable for kids and parents.

During the 84 - minute speech, Cuomo largely focused on education, proposing to increase school aid by $ 1 billion, increase reliance on teacher evaluations and tie the education investment tax credit to the Dream Act, a bill that would open state tuition assistance programs to undocumented students.

«Now Chris is ready to take on the Albany politicians — fighting for lower property taxes, for term limits, and to keep Bill de Blasio from grabbing Long Island's school aid for New York City.

De Blasio called the bill «fiscally responsible,» but State Senator José Peralta told Gay City that he and other elected officials in Queens have been begging the administration for increased funding for crossing guards — something that would demonstrably aid the safety of public and private school students — only to be told that there is no money for it.

He also provided specifics for a few things he's been talking about for a while, like education — he wants to increase school aid by about a billion dollars — but especially homelessness, an issue he's been sparring about with Mayor Bill de Blasio.

The Senate's version of the bill includes a proposal to modify the «last in, first out» teacher firing policy as well as $ 280 million in additional school aid — about 9 percent more than Cuomo's proposed budget, State Sen. Liz Krueger said.

A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Raskin honed his craft working as an assistant editor for Tarantino's late editor Sally Menke, aiding her on Kill Bill: Vol.

Judith A. Billings, the schools chief in Washington state, said last week that she has the AIDS virus.

However, the bill would provide nearly $ 1.4 billion more in school aid if President Clinton and Congress reach a long - term budget deal, for a total of $ 22.56...

Washington — A bill to reauthorize the now - defunct Emergency School Aid Act of 1972 (esaa) has been introduced in the Senate by Daniel P. Moynihan, Democrat of New York.

Legislators from both Republican - controlled chambers agreed May 25 on a bill that keeps the old school aid system mostly intact, while reducing state property...

Both bills call for $ 356 million in aid to schools — $ 13 million more than this year's appropriation but $ 6 million less than the level requested by the governor, Cecil B. Andrus.

Noble said the bill is a good first step at aiding low - performing schools.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today unveiled plans to revamp its high school grantmaking strategy to focus squarely on three pillars: identifying and promoting higher standards for college readiness, improving teacher quality, and fostering innovations to aid struggling students.

Gov. Mario M. Cuomo of New York last week vetoed about $ 500 million in school aid from the budget bill passed by the legislature.

By using the threat of effectively denying the children of military personnel access to public education, the bill seeks to force the federal government either to increase its impact - aid payments to districts or to establish separate schools, with full federal funding, on the bases.

It convinced Congress to abolish the Emergency School Aid Act program, enacted in 1972 to support school - system desegregation efforts, and fold it into the education block - grant bill enacted in 1981, the Education Consolidation and ImprovemenSchool Aid Act program, enacted in 1972 to support school - system desegregation efforts, and fold it into the education block - grant bill enacted in 1981, the Education Consolidation and Improvemenschool - system desegregation efforts, and fold it into the education block - grant bill enacted in 1981, the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act.