Organizations outline funding needed to continue current educational services
Based on estimates for educational expenses in the coming year and growing student needs, New York’s major statewide education organizations released a report today detailing the need for a $2.1 billion state aid increase for 2020-21. To read the full report, click here.
The funding increase recommended by the New York State Educational Conference Board (ECB) contains two primary components:
- $1.6 billion to continue current educational services based on available cost estimates for school expenses in the year ahead; and
- $500 million for targeted investments in five critical areas: strengthening school safety and mental health services, supporting receivership schools, addressing the cost of providing specialized services such as special education and English as a New Language, college and career pathways, and professional development.