Relates to the assessment of extraordinary needs count for purposes of the apportionment of public moneys to school districts employing eight or more teachers; defines count of homeless children and children or youth in foster care.
Impact
The bill's passage could significantly impact the state laws concerning the allocation of educational funds. By formally including homeless children and those in foster care in the extraordinary needs count, A09048 aims to provide school districts with additional resources to address the unique challenges faced by these vulnerable populations. The updated formula for apportioning public moneys would ensure that districts are adequately funded to support students who may require additional educational support, thus enhancing overall educational equity.
Summary
Bill A09048 aims to amend the education law regarding the extraordinary needs count utilized for the apportionment of public funds to school districts that employ eight or more teachers. The proposed legislation emphasizes the importance of accurately accounting for students with extraordinary needs, notably including homeless children and those in foster care, thereby providing a more comprehensive funding strategy for schools. This adjustment seeks to reflect the actual needs of school populations, ensuring that funding is directed where it is most necessary.
Contention
One notable point of contention surrounding bill A09048 could stem from the broadening of the extraordinary needs count. Stakeholders might debate whether the new criteria for including homeless children and youth in foster care sufficiently captures the complexity of students' circumstances and needs. Critics may express concerns about the potential financial impacts on the state's budget and whether such changes align with broader educational goals and standards.
Same As
Relates to the assessment of extraordinary needs count for purposes of the apportionment of public moneys to school districts employing eight or more teachers; defines count of homeless children and children or youth in foster care.
Clarifies the responsibility of school districts for certain temporary-resident preschool children with disabilities who are in foster care, are homeless or are in residential care.
Promotes the inclusion of children living in temporary housing in prekindergarten programs; requires school districts to prioritize homeless children on any pre-K waitlists and provides for the reimbursement to school districts of hiring additional staff to accommodate the enrollment of a homeless child.
Promotes the inclusion of children living in temporary housing in prekindergarten programs; requires school districts to prioritize homeless children on any pre-K waitlists and provides for the reimbursement to school districts of hiring additional staff to accommodate the enrollment of a homeless child.
Relates to venue in matrimonial actions regarding the children of the parties; provides that the place of the trial shall be in a county in which either party resides or, if there are minor children of the marriage, the place of trial may also be in the county where one of such children resides.
Relates to venue in matrimonial actions regarding the children of the parties; provides that the place of the trial shall be in a county in which either party resides or, if there are minor children of the marriage, the place of trial may also be in the county where one of such children resides.