Since taking office, Governor Hochul has increased school funding by record amounts — a total of $6 billion over three years. This year, Governor Hochul is proposing the highest amount of school aid in New York State’s history:
- $35.3 billion in total school aid, an increase of $825 million (2.4 percent) from FY24. This includes a $507 million increase in Foundation Aid.
- $10 million to train 20,000 teachers and teaching assistants in best practices for evidence-based literacy instructional practices.
- 4-year extension of Mayoral Control over New York City public schools.
Changes to Hold Harmless Provision in Governor Hochul's FY2025 Education Budget Explained
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