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New Provisions Passed In 2019-20 State Budget Legislation

New York State's 2019-20 budget includes several budgetary items and a legislative amendment affecting charter schools in New York City. This memo provides details on increases in per-pupil funding and legislation pertaining to the definition of the roles and responsibilities of school security personnel.

FUNDING:New Provisions Passed In 2017-18 State Budget Legislation

New York State’s 2017-18 budget includes two significant legislative changes affecting charter schools in NYC regarding changes to the per pupil funding formula & an increase in rental assistance.

New Provisions Passed In 2018-19 State Budget Legislation

New York State’s 2018-19 budget includes several budgetary items and a legislative amendment affecting charter schools in New York City. This memo provides details on increases in per pupil funding and legislation pertaining ending lunch shaming.

FUNDING: Participatory Budgeting

These webinars explain how charter schools can take advantage of the participatory budgeting process in NYC, which gives access to millions of dollars in discretionary funding for capital projects with grassroots participation. Get your students involved!

FUNDING: City Grants for Charter Schools

Each year, the Borough Presidents’ offices and New York City Council members distribute millions of dollars in public funds through discretionary grant programs. Public schools and non-profit organizations use these grants for everything from purchasing new technology and sports equipment to refurbishing playgrounds, science labs and auditoriums.

The Charter Center held a webinar to show schools how easy it is to apply for these funds and to share examples of successful recent applications.

FUNDING: School Funding Comparisons by the NYC Independent Budget Office (IBO)

The IBO released an updated report comparing public spending for charter schools to traditional district schools, and its analysis is clear: not only do NYC charter schools receive less in public spending than their district counterparts, but this funding disparity continues to grow. In the current school year (2016-17), the IBO reports that charter schools will again receive substantially less per pupil regardless of whether it operates in public or private space; the IBO estimates that charters are underfunded compared to traditional district schools by $1,145 to $4,863 per pupil.

Funding: Strategies to Activate Your Donor Network

The Charter Center held an interactive webinar with Blackbaud highlighting how schools can use their built-in networks to extend the reach of their fundraising effort.

This recorded webinar provided insight on:

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