Sentences with phrase «york state funding for schools»

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Indeed, as reported by the New York Times, states have promoted these tax credit programs to raise funds for private schools, even though the number of AMT filers is relatively small, approximately five percent of all filers.

«I am voting for this resolution because of the more than half a billion dollars in new funding it asks our state to deliver to non-charter New York City publics schools,» Avella said at the time.

At 3 p.m., Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow will join the New York State Afterschool Network and The After - School Corporation for a tour of the new state - funded afterschool program at Cross Hill Academy, a K - 8 Public school in Yonkers, 160 BolmerState Afterschool Network and The After - School Corporation for a tour of the new state - funded afterschool program at Cross Hill Academy, a K - 8 Public school in Yonkers, 160 BolmeSchool Corporation for a tour of the new state - funded afterschool program at Cross Hill Academy, a K - 8 Public school in Yonkers, 160 Bolmerstate - funded afterschool program at Cross Hill Academy, a K - 8 Public school in Yonkers, 160 Bolmeschool in Yonkers, 160 Bolmer Ave.

The Court of Appeals dismissed the bulk of a lawsuit contending the state hasn't lived up to a 2006 court mandate to increase funding for New York City schools by $ 1.9 billion, and by extension, funding for school districts throughout the state.

Republican Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan nudged New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to provide more information on how the city spends $ 9 billion in state funding for education as a precursor to considering an extension of mayoral control of public schools.

State Sen. Jim Tedisco of Glenville is proposing that proceeds from the sale of what he is calling a «Guardians For Schools,» license plate be used to fund armed guards — and other security measures — at needy New York state schState Sen. Jim Tedisco of Glenville is proposing that proceeds from the sale of what he is calling a «Guardians For Schools,» license plate be used to fund armed guards — and other security measures — at needy New York state sSchools,» license plate be used to fund armed guards — and other security measures — at needy New York state schstate schoolsschools.

The measure, which is separate from federal legislation and would apply only to New York state, would allow undocumented students to be eligible for funds from the state's Tuition Assistance Program if they attended high school in New York state or received a general equivalency diploma and have applied to a college or university within the state.

«As New York City public advocate... I will fight to ensure that New Yorkers receive their fair funding from the state government for our school,» she added.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday announced $ 35 million in funding available for high - need school districts across the state to establish after - school programs.

The state would also reduce funding for the senior colleges of the City University of New York by $ 485 million in the coming school year, which is partially offset by $ 240 million the state would set aside to settle CUNY's outstanding, long - expired labor contracts.

Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I - Glenville) today is calling on New York State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia to stop intimidating New York parents and school districts with threats of pulling funding from schools with high percentages of students who opt out of grades 3 - 8 Common Core standardized tests — in essence, telling them to stop trying to «kill the messenger» for their introduction of a flawed system.

ALBANY — Several education groups are criticizing Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal that New York's largest school districts submit school - level funding plans for state approval or risk losing increases in aid.

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.

Brannan's request comes in response to mounting pressure on state legislators to secure funding for New York City public schools as Albany lawmakers head into budget negotiations.

The County will work with the towns, villages, and school districts of Rockland to develop detailed proposals for implementing these ideas and identifying significant savings from shared services which can be eligible for funding from New York State.

The Alliance for Quality Education, a school advocacy group that helped unseat some incumbent senators in November, is joining with the powerful New York State United Teachers union to protect school funding.

The New York State Sheriffs» Association this week called on the Legislature to include funding in the next state budget for at least one armed school resource officer at every grade school and high school, which could run into the hundreds of millions of dolState Sheriffs» Association this week called on the Legislature to include funding in the next state budget for at least one armed school resource officer at every grade school and high school, which could run into the hundreds of millions of dolstate budget for at least one armed school resource officer at every grade school and high school, which could run into the hundreds of millions of dollars.

Labate said the state will not assume the projected increase in New York City's Medicaid costs, which total $ 180 million this year and $ 476 million next year, and will reduce funding for the senior colleges of the City University of New York by $ 485 million in the coming school year.

Jen knows that fully funded schools, healthcare for all, and a clean energy economy that creates good local jobs will remain out of reach unless our state representatives are willing to fix New York's broken tax system and pass legislation that helps working families.

Jackson was the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against New York State for failing to properly fund the city's public schools.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN)- As the New York State Sheriffs» Association requests the state legislature to include funding for at least one armed resource officer at every grade school and high school in New York State, they're finding support from New York State Senator - and former Erie County SheriState Sheriffs» Association requests the state legislature to include funding for at least one armed resource officer at every grade school and high school in New York State, they're finding support from New York State Senator - and former Erie County Sheristate legislature to include funding for at least one armed resource officer at every grade school and high school in New York State, they're finding support from New York State Senator - and former Erie County SheriState, they're finding support from New York State Senator - and former Erie County SheriState Senator - and former Erie County Sheriff...

Notable donors: Voice of Teachers for Education Committee, a group associated with education union NYSUT; Coalition for Public Charter Schools, a pro-charter school political action committee; Neighborhood Preservation PAC, a fund representing building owners around the state; New York State ALF - CIO, a state trade union; Angela Battaglia, Vito Lopez's longtime girlfriend; Councilman Stephen Lstate; New York State ALF - CIO, a state trade union; Angela Battaglia, Vito Lopez's longtime girlfriend; Councilman Stephen LState ALF - CIO, a state trade union; Angela Battaglia, Vito Lopez's longtime girlfriend; Councilman Stephen Lstate trade union; Angela Battaglia, Vito Lopez's longtime girlfriend; Councilman Stephen Levin.

For the last 17 years, I've been fighting for better schools and more equitable education funding all across New York staFor the last 17 years, I've been fighting for better schools and more equitable education funding all across New York stafor better schools and more equitable education funding all across New York state.

From legislation that allows union dues to be deducted from state taxes to the Fight for 15 to funding for the Murphy Institute School of Labor, to the nation's strongest paid family leave program, Governor Cuomo has proven, in his two terms, to be the most effective Governor this state has had, and is moving New York forward.»

«We have a real shot to flip the State Senate this fall so we can build a New York that works for all of us: reforming our broken criminal justice system, fighting climate change and creating good jobs, expanding opportunities for immigrant New Yorkers, fully funding all of our schools and public universities, and taking on big money in politics to expand and protect our democracy.

If approved by voters those propositions will: 1) Create a redistricting commission to draw the new state legislative and House of Representatives» district lines every 10 years, with the commission members appointed by the state legislative leaders, 2) amend the current constitutional requirement of distributing paper versions of proposed bills to state legislators to allow for electronic distribution and 3) authorize New York State to borrow up to $ 2 billion for school funding, with a stated purpose of «improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students», including the purchase of equipment, expanding school broadband access, building classrooms for pre-K and replacing trailers and installing «high - tech security features.&rstate legislative and House of Representatives» district lines every 10 years, with the commission members appointed by the state legislative leaders, 2) amend the current constitutional requirement of distributing paper versions of proposed bills to state legislators to allow for electronic distribution and 3) authorize New York State to borrow up to $ 2 billion for school funding, with a stated purpose of «improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students», including the purchase of equipment, expanding school broadband access, building classrooms for pre-K and replacing trailers and installing «high - tech security features.&rstate legislative leaders, 2) amend the current constitutional requirement of distributing paper versions of proposed bills to state legislators to allow for electronic distribution and 3) authorize New York State to borrow up to $ 2 billion for school funding, with a stated purpose of «improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students», including the purchase of equipment, expanding school broadband access, building classrooms for pre-K and replacing trailers and installing «high - tech security features.&rstate legislators to allow for electronic distribution and 3) authorize New York State to borrow up to $ 2 billion for school funding, with a stated purpose of «improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students», including the purchase of equipment, expanding school broadband access, building classrooms for pre-K and replacing trailers and installing «high - tech security features.&rState to borrow up to $ 2 billion for school funding, with a stated purpose of «improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students», including the purchase of equipment, expanding school broadband access, building classrooms for pre-K and replacing trailers and installing «high - tech security features.»

«The inclusion of competitive tax parity, a plan that keeps the three Western New York racetrack casinos as vital partners to state and localities, and the assurance that our two successful downstate partners can continue providing good paying jobs and generating significant funding for schools are significant improvements from earlier drafts of this bill and critical to our support,» said Association President James Featherstonhaugh in a statement.

What Hammond's analysis of school funding fails to account for is that New York State's share of the burden for supporting K - 12 education has fallen from 49 % in 2001 to less than 40 % in recent years.

«Funding for New York State schools should not be held hostage due to the ongoing debate over how best to reform our education system.

«New York State United Teachers today issued early endorsements to three incumbent state senators who have reliably stood with parents and educators in fighting for fair and equitable funding while vigorously opposing the climate of over-testing that is harming students and public schools,» NYSUT said in a stateState United Teachers today issued early endorsements to three incumbent state senators who have reliably stood with parents and educators in fighting for fair and equitable funding while vigorously opposing the climate of over-testing that is harming students and public schools,» NYSUT said in a statestate senators who have reliably stood with parents and educators in fighting for fair and equitable funding while vigorously opposing the climate of over-testing that is harming students and public schools,» NYSUT said in a statement.

Success Academy suffered a defeat in a high - profile skirmish with New York City on Friday, when the state education commissioner ruled that the city could require the charter school network to sign a contract to receive funding for its prekindergarten program.

New York charter school advocates are emboldened by promises from state Senate leadership and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to increase funding for charter schools this year.

UFT members participate in a protest on March 21 in front of the Bay Ridge office of state Sen. Marty Golden, who sponsored a bill making its way through the Legislature that would grant sizable tax credits for donations to scholarship funds for religious and other private schools in New York Sstate Sen. Marty Golden, who sponsored a bill making its way through the Legislature that would grant sizable tax credits for donations to scholarship funds for religious and other private schools in New York StateState.

For example, the Archdiocese of New York receives about $ 325 in state funds per student compared to nearly $ 17,000 paid per public school student.

Lasher is running against Marisol Alcantara, a former union organizer for the New York State Nurses Association, and Robert Jackson, a former councilman who is also a plaintiff in a landmark case by the Campaign for Fiscal Equity, which argued that New York was under funding schools and not meeting its constitutional burden to provide children with a «sound basic education.»

Mulgrew welcomed the Council's support in two statewide initiatives: lobbying Albany to increase state aid in light of the $ 2 billion the state owes New York City public schools as a result of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity court settlement, and supporting full funding for Teacher Centers.

The proposed shifting of funds is dependent on the passage of Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed $ 2 billion New York State Smart Schools Bond Act, which de Blasio pledged his support for during his testimony in Albany on Monday and which will be on the ballot in November if it is included in the state's final budget agreeState Smart Schools Bond Act, which de Blasio pledged his support for during his testimony in Albany on Monday and which will be on the ballot in November if it is included in the state's final budget agreestate's final budget agreement.

Deborah Cunningham, director of education and research for the New York State Association of Business Officials, said the state should first focus on equitably and fully funding the public schState Association of Business Officials, said the state should first focus on equitably and fully funding the public schstate should first focus on equitably and fully funding the public schools.

In a move widely seen as dismissive of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's education initiatives, Miner and de Blasio on Monday called upon state officials to revise school aid based on the Citizens for Fiscal Equity court decision, which held that New York City schools were inadequately funded.

ALBANY, N.Y. — Led by Republicans, the New York Senate voted to increase state funding to help schools pay for armed police and security upgrades Monday — but turned back Democratic efforts to advance new restrictions on firearm access.

As a result of a 2006 lawsuit known as the Campaign for Fiscal Equity, the Court of Appeals, New York's highest court, ruled the state education department was not adequately funding its schools, thus violating students» constitutional right to a sound, basic education.

New York State is being sued for withholding millions of dollars in funding for nine of its lowest - performing schools, refusing to provide funding even after the schools were removed from the «receivership» list.

The Funding For Great Public Schools is backed by the New York State United Teachers union, listing its treasurer as NYSUT Vice President Andy Pallotta.

A judge ruled that New York has met its «constitutional obligation» to provide enough aid to eight small - city schools, a key victory for the state in its fight with education groups over school funding.

An Albany County state supreme court justice has ruled against plaintiffs from eight «small city school districts» who contended that the state has failed to adequately fund them in light of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity lawsuit that almost a decade ago found that New York City schools had been systemically shortchanged when it came to state aid.

It includes a New York State United Teachers union logo, citing a cut in funding for school districts.

Having the deductions in place is a «critical mechanism for funding public education in New York State» the groups wrote and the hit could be especially hard for low - income school districts.

The New York State Sheriffs» Association on Thursday called on state lawmakers to approve funding for having at least one armed resource officer in New York schState Sheriffs» Association on Thursday called on state lawmakers to approve funding for having at least one armed resource officer in New York schstate lawmakers to approve funding for having at least one armed resource officer in New York schools.

The Alliance for Quality Education's Billy Easton says New York has fallen far behind in carrying out an order issued eight years ago form the state's highest court saying schools, particularly the poorest districts, deserve billions of dollars more in state funding each year.

New York charter school advocates are emboldened by promises from Senate leadership and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to increase funding for charter schools across the state.