New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8125: Relates to the regional cost index for purposes of the calculation of total foundation aid
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8125 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the regional cost index for purposes of the calculation of total foundation aid. Primary sponsor: John Liu (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to the regional cost index for purposes of the calculation of total foundation aid; updates the regional cost index to better reflect the differences in cost of living across the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Liu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION