Assemblyman David Buchwald Announces Increased Aid for Local School Districts in State Budget

Assemblyman David Buchwald (D-Westchester) announced the release of school aid runs for the 2013-14 state budget. The spending plan, which is expected to be taken up by the Assembly this week, provides $21.2 billion for schools statewide, an increase of $936.6 million over last year and $436 million over the executive budget (A.3007-D).

“The increased funding in the final budget will go towards helping our school districts provide the best possible education available,” Assemblyman Buchwald said. “Ensuring that all students have access to a quality education is vital to Westchester families and to the future of our economy.”

Specifically, aid will go to the following schools:

• Bedford CSD: $5,013,363, an increase of $545,328 over last year, or 12.21 percent;
• Byram Hills CSD: $2,627,102, an increase of $188,839 over last year, or 7.74 percent;
• Chappaqua CSD: $5,677,392, an increase of $886,664 over last year, or 18.51 percent;
• Harrison CSD: $3,244,874, an increase of $98,175 over last year, or 3.12 percent;
• Katonah-Lewisboro CSD: $5,827,517, an increase of $709,468 over last year, or 13.86 percent;
• North Salem CSD: $1,894,231, an increase of $277,332 over last year, or 17.15 percent;
• White Plains CSD: $15,287,127, an increase of $1,331,926 over last year, or 9.54 percent.