Gov. Spitzer proposes more money for LoHud schools
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- January
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in his 2008-09 budget, Gov. Eliot Spitzer aims to increase education spending by a record $1.46 billion. Schools would receive $21.01 billion in the executive budget, a 7.45 percent increase from 2007-08. Total aid to Hudson Valley schools would top $2 billion, up from $1.9 billion or 6.2 percent.
Specifics on the proposed awards for individual school districts are expected this afternoon. However, a release on the state Budget Office’s website gives some details:
• Total aid to Westchester school districts will increase from $566.9 million in 2007-08 to $602.1 million in 2008-09, an increase of $3.53 million or 6.23%.
• Total STAR property tax relief to Westchester County residents will increase from $486.3 in 2007-08 to $503.2 in 2008-09, an increase of $16.9 or 3.4%.
• Total NYS School Aid to Yonkers school districts will increase from $211 million in 2007-08 to $223 million in 2008-09, an increase of $15.1 million or 7%.
When more details are released you can find them here.
UPDATE: Search for aid proposals by district here.
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