"Governor Hochul's Budget Sparks Concern and Optimism for Education and Housing Initiatives"

New York Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed budget includes cuts to foundation aid for several school districts, causing concern among administrators who fear job cuts and program reductions. The proposed changes would impact districts in Erie and Niagara counties, with some facing significant decreases in funding. While the overall school aid would increase by 2.7%, the inflation adjustment and "save harmless" guarantee are causing distress. Educators are calling for updates to the funding formula and are hoping for negotiations to improve the aid package during the budget process.