Relates to amending the universal full-day pre-kindergarten program subscription amount for regions other than New York city; repealer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Monique Chandler-Waterman and 18 co-sponsors

A 353 would adjust how per-child funding for universal full-day pre-K outside NYC is calculated and repeals existing related provisions.

REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Overview

Bill A 353 seeks to amend the universal full-day pre-kindergarten (pre-K) program by changing the subscription amount for regions outside New York City and includes a repealer. The bill is currently in the Assembly and has been referred to the Education Committee.

Bill number: A 353

Title: Relates to amending the universal full-day pre-kindergarten program subscription amount for regions other than New York city; repealer

Status: REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Introduced: January 8, 2025

Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin

Notable co-sponsors: Angelo Santabarbara, William Magnarelli, Billy Jones, Alicia Hyndman, Jo Anne Simon, Monique Chandler-Waterman, Charles Lavine, William Colton, Carrie Woerner, Jonathan Rivera, Phil Steck, Vivian Cook, David McDonough, Clyde Vanel, Al Taylor, Donna Lupardo, David Weprin, Philip Ramos

Purpose and Intent

The bill aims to modify how the per-child funding (the “subscription amount”) for the universal full-day pre-K program is calculated and allocated in regions outside of New York City.

It also includes a repealer, which indicates removal of existing language or provisions related to this funding amount, though specific repealed provisions are not detailed in the provided information.

Overall, the measure appears focused on adjusting funding levels or formulas to support non-NYC pre-K offerings under the universal program.

Key Provisions (as indicated)

Amend the universal full-day pre-K program subscription amount for regions other than NYC.

Include a repealer clause addressing existing provisions tied to these amounts (exact provisions to be repealed are not specified here).

The bill may influence how state funds are distributed to non-NYC districts to operate universal full-day pre-K.

Who Would Be Affected

Primary impact: school districts and local education agencies outside New York City that participate in or are required to operate the universal full-day pre-K program.

Potential beneficiaries: preschool children and their families in non-NYC regions, via changes to per-child funding for program delivery.

State actors: New York State Education Department and related state education governance bodies responsible for administering pre-K funding.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced and first referred to the Education Committee on January 8, 2025.

Legislative actions listed show the bill being referred to Education on the same date (two entries).

Related bills indicate ongoing or previous attempts to address universal pre-K funding in prior sessions, including A 8506, A 1249, A 823, A 955 (prior-session) and S 650 (companion) suggesting a broader, cross-bench interest in adjusting pre-K funding mechanisms.

Relation to Related Legislation

Related Assembly bills: A 8506, A 1249, A 823, A 955 (prior-session).

Companion Senate bill: S 650 (listed as a companion in the provided materials).

These related measures signal a broader policy discussion about funding formulas and repealers connected to universal pre-K outside NYC.

Note: Specific numeric changes (dollar amounts, percentages, or formulas) are not provided in the available information. The summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose and administrative status based on the provided text.

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