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Sen. Griffo: New State Budget Provides
Record Investment in Public Schools, Higher Education
04/02/18 04:00pm
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    Press Release from Sen. Griffo's Office:

    Sen. Griffo: New State Budget provides record investment in public
    schools, higher education

    State Aid To School District Increases By $1 Billion

    Budget Boosts Programs To Help New Yorkers Afford The Cost Of A Higher
    Education


    State Sen. Joseph Griffo, (R-Rome), today said the 2018-2019 State Budget
    boosts public education aid by nearly $1 billion, and makes higher education
    more affordable for state residents.

    The new budget provides a total of $26.6 billion in education funding, which
    represents a $914 million, or 3.6 percent increase over the previous year, and a
    36 percent increase since 2012. This year’s budget includes a $618 million
    increase in Foundation Aid funding, which now totals $17.8 billion.

    This year, the budget boosts aid to struggling school districts by $50 million, so
    high-needs school districts with a large number of English Language Learners
    (ELLs) and students at risk can provide after-school care and other programs to
    supplement traditional classroom instruction. In addition, it includes funding for
    Teacher Centers.

    The 2018-2019 budget also includes $7.6 billion for higher education, including
    an expansion of the Excelsior Scholarship Program to make SUNY schools
    tuition-free for all state residents earning under $110,000 annually; expands
    eligibility for Enhanced Tuition Awards; and boosts aid to private colleges known
    as Bundy Aid.   

    “Children in our state have the unlimited potential to succeed, but only if they are
    given the opportunity,” Sen. Griffo said. “To help turn that potential into reality,
    we have delivered a $1 billion increase in education funding in this year’s
    budget. This funding is a major increase over the Governor’s original budget
    proposal and will provide crucial support to the important programs and vital
    services that provide every child with new possibilities and opportunities. Overall,
    the new budget will include more than $26 billion in education funding, which is
    the highest level in state history.”

    Note: State aid runs for school districts can be viewed here and are alphabetized
    by county. We included Lewis County below.