February 19, 2020

Over the next few weeks, both the Senate and Assembly will be continuing work on their respective state budget proposals. Many of you connected with your legislators at the 2020 Capital Conference, but it is important to continue your advocacy by reminding them how you and your district feel about the executive budget proposal. For those that missed our Capital Conference, you can find the attendee information here:

• 2020 Capital Conference Attendee Information

January 28, 2020

Earlier today the NYSSBA Governmental Relations team conducted a webinar to provide an overview of the 2020 Executive Budget and answer your questions.  

If you were unable to attend live and wish to view the webinar, you may do so at any time at the link below.

• NYSSBA 2020  Executive Budget Analysis Webinar

January 27, 2020

NYSSBA has completed our analysis of the 2020-21 executive budget proposal, including summaries and reactions to a variety of proposals put forth by the Governor. The analysis can be viewed by clicking the link below.

• NYSSBA 2020-21 Executive Budget Analysis

January 21, 2020

The district-by-district school aid runs in support of the 2020-21 executive budget proposal have been published and can be viewed below.

• School Aid Runs

January 21, 2020

Governor Cuomo delivered his state budget address this afternoon, outlining proposals expected to be included in his 2020-21 executive state budget. While actual budget legislation has yet to be released, the Governor's speech and accompanying budget briefing book offers insight to what school districts can expect to be included.

January 9, 2020

Yesterday, Governor Cuomo delivered his 2020 State of the State address. NYSSBA was in attendance to hear the dozens of ideas and initiatives the Governor plans on advancing in the new year. The speech followed an extended roll-out of proposals from the Governor over the past few weeks.

December 13, 2019

On Monday, the Board of Regents released their 2020-21 School Aid proposal. The Regents recommended a school aid increase of $2.0 billion, or 7%, over current year funding levels.

• $1.9 billion in Foundation Aid increases
• $82 million in statutory reimbursement-based aid increases
• $26 million for prekindergarten expansion and inclusion pilot
• The proposal would also put the state on a committed path to fully phasing-in the Foundation Aid formula over a three year period

November 12, 2019

The past couple weeks have seen multiple pieces of NYSSBA supported legislation signed into law by the Governor.

In late October, S.3972 (Harckham)/A.218 (Paulin) became Chapter 421 of the Laws of 2019.

October 29, 2019

Delegates at the 2019 Annual Business Meeting engaged in significant debate on a number of issues. This year, the delegates were presented twenty- six resolutions and one bylaw amendment. Of those, 21 resolutions and one bylaw amendment nineteen were adopted; and one resolutions was tabled for consideration next year. In addition the delegates elected NYSSBA officers for 2020.

October 10, 2019

DOH and SED Issue Additional FAQ Guidance on Student Immunizations

The State Department of Health and the State Education Department have jointly issued an additional 'Frequently Asked Questions' (FAQ) on student immunizations. The document answers recent questions on the 14 day vaccine requirement.