The intent of the Foundation
Aid formula was to level up the playing field for all NY's
children to have access to quality public education. While
NYS PTA acknowledges the economic crisis we face as a state
and nation, proposed delay of the Foundation Aid phase-in
would derail recent gains in student achievement and
disproportionately damage low wealth high needs school
districts. Adding a tax cap as proposed by the Governor
would utterly devastate such districts. This is not a
shared sacrifice but a sacrifice of our future. We ask that
you use Federal Stimulus money wisely to support a
foundation formula that gives every child a chance to
succeed by continuing New York's investment in our public
schools.
