Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed two critical child care bills near the end of December 2024, despite bipartisan support in the legislature. The Decoupling Bill and the Minimum Earnings Requirement Bill were both aimed at expanding child care access for working families, especially those with unpredictable work schedules or low wages. AQE and the Empire State … Continue reading Hochul vetoes 2 child care bills, drawing advocates’ ire
NEW YORK, N.Y. (December 16, 2024) – In response to Governor Hochul’s blatant disregard for the needs of New York’s working families by vetoing the Decoupling and Ending the Minimum Earnings Requirement bills, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Governor Hochul clearly showed that she is no child care … Continue reading Child Care Bill Vetoes Show Governor’s Words Are Empty
Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation to expand resources for parents in New York, including requirements for diaper ingredient labeling, improved access to child care funding (the Presumptive Eligibility bill, with amendments), and insurance coverage for dyslexia exams. The laws aim to address costs and provide additional support for new parents. Read the full article.
NEW YORK, N.Y. (December 9, 2024) – In response to the New York State Board of Regents’ recommendation to increase Foundation Aid funding by $1.6 billion for the upcoming school year, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “We commend the New York State Board of Regents under the leadership … Continue reading In Support of the New York State Board of Regents’ Proposal to Increase Foundation Aid Funding by $1.6 Billion
The Rockefeller Institute of Government’s report, released Monday, December 2, recommends updating New York’s Foundation Aid formula to better reflect current student needs and regional costs. AQE appreciated many of the proposals, noting alignment with efforts to address educational disparities, while emphasizing the need for the state to fully fund schools. Notable Rockefeller recommendations include … Continue reading Rockefeller Institute report urges ‘significant change’ to Foundation Aid formula
NEW YORK, N.Y. (December 4, 2024) – In response to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ recent comments aligning himself with billionaires like Elon Musk, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “As Mayor Adams flaunts his Bitcoin wealth and aligns himself with billionaires like Elon Musk, he continues to … Continue reading Mayor Adams’ Priorities Are Misaligned – New York’s Children Deserve Better
The Rockefeller Institute’s recent study on New York’s Foundation Aid formula offers a range of proposed changes aimed at addressing long-standing inequities in school funding. The report includes suggestions such as adjusting how poverty levels and English language learner needs are measured, which could lead to more equitable aid distribution. However, reactions to the report … Continue reading How should NY dole out billions in school aid? Report suggests changes in outdated scheme
NEW YORK, N.Y. (December 3, 2024) – In response to the Rockefeller Institute of Government’s release of a report including recommendations for updating New York’s Foundation Aid formula, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Equity and justice are central to our community’s vision, and so we appreciate the Rockefeller … Continue reading Rockefeller Institute Report on Foundation Aid Offers Thoughtful Options – But the State Must Still Fully Fund Public Schools
NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 21, 2024) – In response to the general election results, the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Like so many who took time to process or are still processing the results of the general election, we, too, needed time. While the challenges ahead may seem monumental, the solutions are … Continue reading Turning Challenges Into Change: Fully Funding Our Children’s Future in New York
New York’s Foundation Aid formula, created in 2007 after a long legal battle, allocates state education funding across 700+ districts based on factors like regional salaries and poverty rates. However, it currently uses outdated data and has been impacted by recessions and enrollment declines. Governor Hochul sought to eliminate the “save harmless” provision protecting districts … Continue reading In Brief: What Is Foundation Aid, New York’s School-Funding Formula?
