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June 24, 2025

Required notifications for school districts (2025-26)

Includes a new section on internet-enabled devices in schools, and updates to accountability designations (ESSA) and idling buses on school grounds.
May 27, 2025

Smart device ban in New York schools includes communication and engagement requirements

The new law goes into effect fall 2025 and prohibits students from viewing or accessing internet-enabled devices during the school day on school grounds.
January 22, 2025

Executive budget proposal includes 2% minimum Foundation Aid increase for schools

Hochul pledged that the vast majority of school districts would receive more overall state aid than the current fiscal year.
January 13, 2025

Considering state and federal holidays, contingency days and weather closings when preparing the 2025-26 school calendar

The School Communications Portfolio provides information on the new law regarding extreme heat and communications considerations for the 2025-26 school year.
October 1, 2024

Prepare for a crisis before it occurs with internal resources for school leaders

A crisis is any situation that threatens to harm students, staff, visitors or property. The School Communications Portfolio is providing two internal guidance resources on crisis communications:.
July 30, 2024

Advisory: Schools must notify parents ahead of safety drills

Beginning July 31, 2024, schools are required to notify parents and caregivers within one week of all safety drills – including fire/evacuation drills, lockdown drills and emergency dismissal drills. Additional communication-related changes for the 2024-25 school year include:
July 19, 2024

Required notifications for school districts (2024-25)

Updates to APR-ESSER fund reporting, foundation aid reporting, and idling buses on school grounds, as well as three new sections.
May 15, 2024

Advisory: ‘Opportunities for Advanced Coursework’ notification requirement takes effect July 1, 2024

To make sure families and students understand both the benefits and opportunities for advanced coursework, a new law will require school districts to notify families about their options.
April 16, 2024

Explaining changes to the 2024-25 calendar to your school community

The 2024-25 school year calendar in New York includes new observances for public schools, a step toward a more inclusive experience for many children and families throughout the state.
January 16, 2024

Advisory: Gov. Hochul releases executive budget proposal

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Jan. 16 outlined her education initiatives as part of her proposed 2025 Executive Budget. While the 144-page budget proposal shows a 4.5 percent overall state spending increase over the current fiscal year, state education aid would go up 2.4 percent. The proposed $825 million increase is well short of the $3.1…

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Category: Portfolio Archive

Required notifications for school districts (2025-26)

Smart device ban in New York schools includes communication and engagement requirements

Executive budget proposal includes 2% minimum Foundation Aid increase for schools

Considering state and federal holidays, contingency days and weather closings when preparing the 2025-26 school calendar

Prepare for a crisis before it occurs with internal resources for school leaders

Advisory: Schools must notify parents ahead of safety drills

Required notifications for school districts (2024-25)

Advisory: ‘Opportunities for Advanced Coursework’ notification requirement takes effect July 1, 2024

Explaining changes to the 2024-25 calendar to your school community

Advisory: Gov. Hochul releases executive budget proposal

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