NY bill seeks extra state funding for schools facing influx of migrant students
ALBANY, N.Y. – New York school districts that have taken in large numbers of migrant students would be reimbursed for added costs under a new bill introduced in the Assembly.
Assembly Bill A01041, sponsored by Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon, would amend the state’s education law to provide supplemental reimbursement to districts for “actual expenses” tied to the arrival of migrant students.
Under the proposal, the governor would be required to submit chapter amendments to the Aid to Localities budget within 30 days of the start of the school year to ensure funding covers those expenses. Districts would then be able to claim reimbursements by submitting certified vouchers detailing the costs.
The measure is a companion to Senate Bill S00840 and was referred to the Assembly Committee on Education on January 8. If enacted, it would take effect immediately.
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Key Points
- Assembly Bill A01041 would reimburse districts for added costs from migrant student enrollment.
- The governor must submit budget amendments within 30 days of the school year’s start.
- School districts would file vouchers for reimbursement of actual expenses.
The proposal aims to ease financial strain on schools adapting to rising migrant enrollment.
