Updates regional cost index for calculating total foundation aid in New York schools.
This bill amends the education law to update the regional cost index for calculating total foundation aid. It sets the regional cost index for Westchester County at 1.351 and for Long Island/NYC at 1.496, effective July 1, 2025. This change aims to better reflect the differences in cost of living across the state.
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