New York bill A00466 increases per student funding for Empire State and Advantage after school programs, setting a new rate of at least $4,300 per.

New York bill A00466 amends the executive law to increase the per student funding rate for Empire State and Advantage after school programs. Starting August 1, 2025, grants will be provided at a rate of no less than $4,300 per approved student. The commissioner of the Office of Children and Family Services, in collaboration with the director of the budget, will adjust future per student rates to account for any minimum wage adjustments. This bill also mandates that grantees serve at least the same number of students in any year that the per student rate increases.

New York bill A00466 increases per student funding for Empire State and Advantage after school programs, setting a new rate of at least $4,300 per.

New York bill A00466 amends the executive law to increase the per student funding rate for Empire State and Advantage after school programs. Starting August 1, 2025, grants will be provided at a rate of no less than $4,300 per approved student. The commissioner of the Office of Children and Family Services, in collaboration with the director of the budget, will adjust future per student rates to account for any minimum wage adjustments. This bill also mandates that grantees serve at least the same number of students in any year that the per student rate increases.