A 6385 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires the board of education in the city of Buffalo to submit the school district budget to the voters for approval prior to adoption

This bill requires the Buffalo school board to submit its annual budget to voters for approval before adoption. It mandates that the budget be presented in three separate components (program, capital, and administrative costs) and voted on during a May election. If voters reject the budget, the board may submit a revised version once or adopt a contingency budget covering essential expenses like teacher salaries and legal obligations. The law directly affects Buffalo residents who vote on school funding decisions, altering how the city’s school district finances are approved.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026