Category: Portfolio Archive
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Understanding the rights of transgender students: A guide for schools
The State Education Department released guidance on the topic of transgender and gender nonconforming students in July 2015. The School Communications Portfolio developed a plain-language summary for school officials based on that guidance. The summary has been vetted by outside experts to ensure it accurately represents the state’s guidance. The summary is intended for your general…
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Understanding the Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption
Help taxpayers understand the impact of this tax exemption
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Communicate about the impact of the Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption in your school community
The Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption law was amended in December 2013 to permit school districts to offer the exemption to taxpayers along with municipalities. Because tax exemptions such as these may cause a significant tax shift among taxpayers, offering them is a decision that is not taken lightly by district leaders. The School Communications Portfolio…
Recent blog posts
Recent Portfolio Releases
- Encourage families to fill out Free and Reduced-Price Lunch applications
- NY Inspires: A plan to transform education in New York state
- 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