Sentences with phrase «for additional state aid»

«He has been a vocal champion for pre-k funding and for additional state aid for education, and a proponent of Community Schools, which put needed health and community services where they have the most impact — inside city school,» said Mr. Mulgrew.

Budget Division spokesman Morris Peters said in an April 5 radio report on WAMC that a state - funded report provided recommendations for improved efficiencies in the capital city that could have reduced the need for additional state aid in 2018 to $ 9.8 million, but Albany officials still sought $ 12.5 million.

«It is customary to use this time to plead for additional state aid,» Miner said at the time.

And schools Superintendent Deborah Haab is continuing to lobby local legislators for additional state aid.

Sheehan walked the gathering through what she said are some of the many highlights of her first term, including Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion as part of the community police initiative; restructuring the city budget; lobbying for additional state aid; developing an equity agenda; engaging marginalized communities; transforming neighborhoods like Sheridan Hollow and Park South.

This is the third time Cuomo has asked his regional councils, which he established in 2011, to single out a community or industry within a region for additional state aid.

The effort, the lawmakers said at a news conference, is aimed at satisfying the terms of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity lawsuit — a claim for additional state aid to schools that is staunchly disputed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration.

Not exact matches

Revised Statute 167.273 (1990) makes available additional state aid to local school districts for a program of parent education established in one or more high school that service pregnant teens and teen parents enrolled as pupils in the district.

The New York State United Teachers union today is bringing in hundreds of advocates to push for additional aid for schools and education in the state buState United Teachers union today is bringing in hundreds of advocates to push for additional aid for schools and education in the state bustate budget.

«Now that the GEA is finally gone for good, state policymakers need to turn their attention to making sure the Foundation Aid formula operates as intended and drives additional resources to high need districts facing enrollment growth,» Borges said.

ECB also is calling for the state to implement a timeline to fully phase in the formula, which would drive approximately $ 4.2 billion in additional aid to districts statewide, according to the report.

At 10:30 a.m., clergy members and education activists from around the state will deliver 800 + petition signatures to Cuomo calling for «full and fair» school funding ($ 2.2 billion in additional state aid), governor's office, 2nd Floor, state Capitol, Albany.

«With the near zero tax cap, state aid comprises essentially the only source of additional revenue for schools.

And while he may not be able to give local governments any additional aid, the Albany Times union reports that Cuomo might ease some costly state - mandated regulations that they are forced to pay for.

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.

Republicans on the Yonkers City Council blaming Mayer and the democrats in Albany for a lack of additional State Aid coming back to Yonkers, and Democrats on the City Council highlighting the additional funds that did come back and pointing the finger at the republican majority in the senate for not doing more — make sure this makes sense — xxx

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he will propose that the state spend an additional $ 200 million to expand affordable housing for people living with HIV / AIDS, provide life insurance for people between the ages of 30 and 60 with HIV and spend more on health coverage and STD clinics in New York City.

The Cuomo administration released amendments to the state budget last week that added an additional $ 5 million of funding for AIDS treatment programs, on top of money already committed in the original budget.

And while he may not be able to give local governments any additional aid, the Albany Times Union reports that Cuomo might ease some costly state - mandated regulations that they are forced to pay for.

Long Island public school districts would gain an additional $ 75.3 million in combined operating assistance, or a hike of more than 2.8 percent, under the state aid proposal for the 2017 - 18 academic year released by Cuomo's office.

Dyster confirmed that he has made no formal request of the state for additional aid since Cuomo made his remarks, and suggested that doing so now might impact the state's position in the arbitration, which he also believes will be decided in favor of the state.

The tuition plan costs $ 163 million a year and provides funds for students whose families earn less than $ 125,000 a year once all federal and additional state aid is exhausted.

The legislative leaders and the governor made some progress yesterday, reportedly reaching a deal on education that adds $ 300 million in additional spending to the $ 807 million boost Cuomo proposed, spends $ 340 million on pre-K — most of which is going to NYC — and also hikes per - pupil state aid for charter schools, though they would have to agree to be audited by the state comptroller.

A reauthorization of so - called «rational» tuition hikes for SUNY and CUNY does not appear likely to be in the final budget, which many SUNY students consider a win, though it's unclear whether the state will make up for the lost cash with additional aid.

Cuomo said he will propose that the state spend an additional $ 200 million to expand affordable housing for people living with HIV / AIDS, provide life insurance for people between the ages of 30 and 60 with HIV and spend more on health coverage and STD clinics in New York City.

The $ 100 million is in addition to the $ 1.3 billion aid increase schools got in the state budget, as well as the $ 75 million in additional funding included in the spending plan for the state's most severe «failing» schools.

That analysis also shows the overall proposed aid increase for the Island's 124 districts is less than the additional state aid the governor proposed for the current school year.

The state budget office on Tuesday provided a chart that suggested the state aid Albany receives as Aid to Municipalities (AIM) funds, plus the $ 15 million it receives in payment for Empire State Plaza being off the tax rolls, and the additional $ 12 million it received in the budget deal brings Albany more in line with other upstate cistate budget office on Tuesday provided a chart that suggested the state aid Albany receives as Aid to Municipalities (AIM) funds, plus the $ 15 million it receives in payment for Empire State Plaza being off the tax rolls, and the additional $ 12 million it received in the budget deal brings Albany more in line with other upstate cistate aid Albany receives as Aid to Municipalities (AIM) funds, plus the $ 15 million it receives in payment for Empire State Plaza being off the tax rolls, and the additional $ 12 million it received in the budget deal brings Albany more in line with other upstate citiaid Albany receives as Aid to Municipalities (AIM) funds, plus the $ 15 million it receives in payment for Empire State Plaza being off the tax rolls, and the additional $ 12 million it received in the budget deal brings Albany more in line with other upstate citiAid to Municipalities (AIM) funds, plus the $ 15 million it receives in payment for Empire State Plaza being off the tax rolls, and the additional $ 12 million it received in the budget deal brings Albany more in line with other upstate ciState Plaza being off the tax rolls, and the additional $ 12 million it received in the budget deal brings Albany more in line with other upstate cities.

The apparent arrival of a package brought good news for Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan: One of the budget bills introduced for voting on Tuesday evening included the $ 12.5 million in additional state aid that the Democrat had said was the only thing standing between the capital city and a fiscal cliff.

«The state's budget includes a $ 248 million increase in school aid, $ 212 million more for the state takeover of Medicaid, and $ 60 million in additional tax revenue — calling this significant increase a cut is disingenuous and the city should check its math.»

As for state aid, the governor has proposed 1 percent increases for both districts — Greenport will receive an additional $ 10,755 and Southold will get nearly $ 11,910 more.

The UFT requested additional state aid for career and technical programs and for the Positive Learning Collaborative, a joint DOE — UFT program that trains educators in strategies to respond to and head off challenging student behavior.

It took a little longer, but our hard work yielded results: The new state budget increases education aid by $ 1.1 billion, which includes $ 700 million in additional foundation aid for school districts.

Republican Councilmen Dean Bodnar and Jim Gordon proposed additional revenues of $ 128,000 for commercial businesses to recycle; $ 150,000 in fees for special events; $ 225,000 more in state highway aid that's been announced; and various cuts to positions such as the mayor's spokesman.

Mayor Luke Bronin, facing a $ 65 million deficit, has asked for at least $ 40 million in additional state aid this year.

With all of that extra tax revenue, Murphy proposed boosting funding for schools by $ 341 million, including $ 283.6 million in more state aid for K - 12 schools and $ 57.6 million in additional money for preschools.

Although Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget released in January cut state aid to each school district in Southold Town, the state Legislature was successful in restoring those funds and even secured additional aid for Riverhead and Shoreham - Wading River.

A chapter amendment submitted late last night repeal language that would have allowed wealthy and middle - income school districts the option of using some of the additional state aid provided in the two - way deal for either tax relief or restoration of programs.

But even as the area recovers, the level of water in Lake Ontario remains high, and recovery efforts along some parts of the shore have to wait for drier weather — and a federal disaster declaration that local and state officials have requested to unlock additional aid.

Governor Cuomo and the state Legislature adopted an executive budget that committed an additional 4.4 percent ($ 639 million increase) in school aid for New York City next fiscal year, welcome news which should have been a bonus for our school system.

Walcott testified that the mayor was «outraged» that the state did not come through with the city's fair share of aid for next year and froze additional funds that were supposed to come to New York City schools as a result of the settlement of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity school aid lawsuit.

For example, earlier this year Mayor Baraka, the Newark City Council, school board members, the leaders of many charter organizations, education - related nonprofit groups, the Newark City Council, and several local and state representatives all signed a letter asking Christie to provide additional state aid.

The Maryland General Assembly will consider legislation that would create a task force to oversee schools» spending of an estimated $ 60 million in additional state aid proposed by the governor for school - improvement efforts.

Mr. Thompson signed a state budget bill that overhauls the governance and structure of the state education department and provides an additional $ 1.2 billion in state aid to schools for property - tax relief.

Ironically, while property tax cuts helped precipitate the district's fiscal plunge and the repeated cries for state money, the oversight board in August recommended property tax increases - a half - mill increase annually in 2005 - 06 and 2007 - 08, along with largely unspecified spending cuts; some new spending, such as upgrading the computer system; a new «welcome center» for students; and, of course, additional state aid.

In an unusual and controversial move, the New York State Board of Regents has approved a budget proposal that would require school districts to use 1986 - 87 increases in operating aid solely for the purposes of raising teacher salaries and hiring additional teachers.

To provide additional funding for students «at risk» — those in poverty or headed for academic failure — most states adjust each district's aid level through a weight or use categorical programs to grant school districts money that typically must be spent on specific services.

«It masks the true cost of the voucher program expansion and the harm that expansion will do to public schools by «washing» the dollars through the aid formula for public schools» because lawmakers no longer must appropriate additional state dollars to fund voucher expansion because it comes from school district funding, he said.

That means that districts with low property wealth wouldn't see any state equalized aid increases if they pass a referendum for additional spending.

If you have questions or need additional information concerning the Governor's introduced budget for the 2014 - 2016 biennium and projected Direct Aid state payments for fiscal years 2015 and 2016, please contact Kent Dickey, deputy superintendent for finance and operations, or budget office staff at [phone] or by e-mail (e-mail addresses available at http://www.va-doeapp.com/StaffByDivisions.aspx?o=Budget&w=true).