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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Regents of The University Robert M. Bennett, Chancellor, B.A., M.S. …………………………………………….…………......... Tonawanda Adelaide L. Sanford, Vice Chancellor, B.A., M.A., P.D. ……………………………………….……… Hollis Saul B. Cohen, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. ………………………………………………………………….…… New Rochelle James C. Dawson, A.A., B.A., M.S., Ph.D. …………………………………………………….….…… Peru Anthony S. Bottar, B.A., J.D. ……………………………………………….………………………….… North Syracuse Merryl H. Tisch, B.A., M.A., Ed.D. ……………………………………………….…………………...… New York Geraldine D. Chapey, B.A., M.A., Ed.D. ……………………………………….………………...…..… Belle Harbor Arnold B. Gardner, B.A., LL.B. ………………………………………………….…………………....… Buffalo Harry Phillips, 3rd, B.A., M.S.F.S. ………………………………………………….…………………… Hartsdale Joseph E. Bowman, Jr., B.A., M.L.S., M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D. ………………….…….………………..… Albany Lorraine A. Cortés-Vázquez, B.A., M.P.A. …………………………………….…………………..…. Bronx James R. Tallon, Jr., B.A., M.A. …………………………………..………….………………………… Binghamton Milton L. Cofield, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. …………………………..………….……………………….… Rochester John Brademas, B.A., Ph.D. ……………………………………..…………….………………..……… New York Roger B. Tilles, B.A., J.D. .…………..……………………………..………….………………………… Great Neck Karen Brooks Hopkins, B.A., M.F.A. …………………………..…………….………………………… Brooklyn President of The University and Commissioner of Education Richard P. Mills Deputy Commissioner for Operations and Management Services Theresa E. Savo _____________________________________________________________________________________________________   The State Education Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, gender, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, services and activities. Portions of this publication can be made available in a variety of formats, including braille, large print or audio tape, upon request. Inquiries concerning this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Department’s Office for Diversity, Ethics, and Access, Room 530, Education Building, Albany, NY 12234.

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Regents Budget Priorities (Increase in Millions) Aid to Localities State Aid to Schools – Pages 1 and 2 $1,695.0 New York Knowledge Initiative $43.0 Employment and Independence for Individuals with Disabilities Initiative $ 5.0 Excellence and Opportunity in Higher Education $33.1 High Standards for All Educational Institutions $ 4.0 Strengthen the Teaching Workforce $29.8 State Operations Making Money Matter: Strengthened Accountability to Ensure Improved Student Achievement and Effective Use of School Resources $25.0 Committing to Higher Standards: Supporting Assessment $14.0 Create Office of Educational and Academic Technology $ 0.5 Strengthen Office of Higher Education’s (OHE) Staffing Capacity $ 0.4 Capital Projects Sustain Local Library Construction Funding $14.0 i

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Details on Regents Budget Priorities (Millions) New York Knowledge Initiative: Broad Access to Learning Resources for All FTE New York Online Virtual Electronic Library (NOVEL) – Page 4 $10.0 Sustain Library Aid and Library System Aid Increased Funding – Page 4 $ 3.0 Sustain Local Library Construction Funding – Page 4 $14.0 Access to Education in Museums Initiative – Page 5 $30.0 Employment and Independence for Individuals with Disabilities Independent Living Centers – Pages 6-12 $ 5.0 Making Money Matter: Strengthened Accountability to Ensure Improved Student Achievement and Effective Use of School Resources Academic Intervention Teams – Page 3 $13.0 School Improvement and Teacher Quality – Page 3 $ 2.6 27 Improve College Persistence and Graduation Rates – Page 3 $ 0.2 2 Special Education Assistance to Low Performing Schools – Page 3 $ 0.5 7 Early Financial Warning System – Page 3 $ 0.3 State Aid Management System – Page 3 $ 5.0 Fiscal Oversight/Technical Assistance Staff – Page 3 $ 1.0 10 Audit Services Staff – Page 3 $ 2.4 24 Create Office of Educational and Academic Technology to Effectively Use Technology to Improve Performance – Page 13 $ 0.5 3 ii

Details on Regents Budget Priorities (Millions): 

Details on Regents Budget Priorities (Millions) Committing to Higher Standards: Supporting the State’s Rigorous FTE Assessment System – Page 14 $14.0 19 Ensure Excellence and Opportunity for All Students in Higher Education Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) – Page 16 $ 5.5 Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) – Page 16 $ 6.1 Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP)/ Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) – Page 16 $ 2.5 Improving Graduation Rates for all Students – Page 17 $ 4.0 Postsecondary Education and Disabilities Initiative – Page 19 $15.0 High Standards for All Educational Institutions Strengthen Graduate Education – Page 18 $ 4.0 Strengthen the Teaching Workforce Through Increased and Continued Ability To Recruit, Retain and Develop the Skills of Teachers Increased Teacher Retention and Effectiveness – Page 17 $26.0 Teacher Opportunity Corps – Page 17 $ 1.8 Professional Education Opportunity Programs – Page 18 $ 2.0 Strengthen OHE’s Ability to Carry Out Its Responsibilities and Programs – Page 20 $ 0.4 7 Total $168.8 99 iii

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Making Money Matter Since higher standards were adopted in 1996, the number of high school graduates has increased, especially in the past two years - but it is not enough. During this same period, school expenditures increased by more than 60 percent. We can accelerate progress by ensuring that school districts will use resources efficiently and that students are well educated. We can do this by: Improve Tools for School Oversight Develop an Early Warning System to prevent fiscal stress. Develop a State Aid Management System to streamline school funding. Increase Graduation Rates in High Schools and Colleges Increase student performance growth with academic intervention teams and distinguished educators. Identify practices that improve college graduation and help colleges replicate successful strategies. Hold Schools Accountable Provide program staff to meet monitoring requirements for federal and State funding and to drive improvement. Provide audit staff to help ensure resources are used effectively and that data is accurate and reliable. Strengthen Teacher Education and Professional Development Provide teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to improve student achievement in key areas (ELL, Math, Literacy, students with disabilities). Prevent Fraud, Waste and Abuse Assist school districts with business management and internal controls. Requested Resources: An increase of $25.0 million ($76.8 million over three years) is necessary to strengthen school accountability. 3

The New York Knowledge Initiative … Libraries opening doors to knowledge for all New Yorkers: 

The New York Knowledge Initiative … Libraries opening doors to knowledge for all New Yorkers Libraries are uniquely positioned to close the gap at all levels – they deliver knowledge resources directly to New Yorkers and have skilled staff to help access and use them, but... New York lags behind other states in funding for its online library - NOVEL. Funded entirely by temporary federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds diverted from other programs, NOVEL is widely used by public, school, and academic libraries. Without better and sustained funding, NOVEL cannot grow to accommodate academic and research needs or provide the math, science, medical, and technology collections to support higher learning standards in New York’s schools. There is no state support to grow or sustain this cost-effective program despite the fact that for every $1 spent on NOVEL, local libraries would pay $30 if they were to purchase these resources themselves. 40 percent of schools remain without access to NOVEL. New York State’s public libraries have a combined $1.7 billion need for construction and renovation. Many are inaccessible to those with disabilities, or are located in a crumbling and unsafe facility, or are unable to accommodate current computer and Internet technology. Library systems provide libraries with access to collections and resources they could not afford on their own. Yet library systems serving academic, public, school, and special libraries remain seriously underfunded and are not able to keep up with demands on member libraries for access to increasingly advanced knowledge resources to support learning, achievement, and economic growth. The New York Knowledge Initiative would provide: $10.0 million to grow and sustain NOVEL, including providing advanced research and development resources; more math, science, and technology resources for K-16; and better access for schools. $14.0 million for Public Library Construction Grants to help renovate and upgrade public library facilities. $3.0 million for library systems to support cost-effective access to knowledge resources and resource sharing for New York’s public, school, academic, and special libraries. 4

The New York Knowledge Initiative… Museums opening doors to knowledge for all New Yorkers: 

The New York Knowledge Initiative … Museums opening doors to knowledge for all New Yorkers Museums are uniquely positioned to close the gap at all levels – they deliver knowledge resources directly to New Yorkers and have skilled staff to help access and use them. New York museums provide educational services directly to more than 3 million students each year. Museums are the only educational institutions without formula-based state revenue. Museum education programs have a strong positive impact on student learning. The Access to Education in Museums Initiative would include: $16.0 million in direct formula-based funding to chartered museums providing curriculum-based education programming. $6.5 million in competitive grants to enhance teacher training, provide virtual access to museum programs, enhance exhibitions for education, bring museums into the schools, and address science literacy. $5.0 million for competitive grants for performing arts institutions providing educational programming to students. 5

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6 Request for Funding for Vocational Rehabilitation Services To ensure that capacity is maintained to adequately serve individuals with disabilities, the following is being requested: Integrated Employment (Case Services): Maintain Level Funding Supported Employment: Maintain Level Funding Independent Living: $5.0 million

Employment and Independence Initiative: 

Employment and Independence Initiative Integrated Employment (Case Services) Maintain Level Funding VESID assists persons with disabilities enter employment in New York State. Level funding is needed to sustain services for eligible individuals and to assure that VESID’s capacity to serve these individuals is maintained. Individuals with disabilities going to work support New York State. In 2005, over 13,200 individuals with disabilities were placed into employment by VESID, resulting in $206.0 million in annualized earnings. In the last five years, VESID has helped over 17,500 welfare recipients obtain employment, thereby increasing tax revenues and providing savings in public benefits. Supported Employment Maintain Level Funding The Supported Employment Program is a cost-effective program that serves individuals with severe disabilities. Individuals are placed and supported in integrated job settings. Many individuals served in the Intensive program require on-going Extended Supported Employment services to maintain employment. In the Intensive program, VESID services approximately 3,000 individuals, many of whom then require Extended services. The Extended program is and may only be supported with State funds. VESID is seeking level funding to maintain both the Intensive and Extended Supported Employment programs. Independent Living $5.0 million New York’s 35 Independent Living Centers serve over 80,000 individuals and thousands of businesses throughout New York State. They have become the primary resource for information necessary to enhance community integration of people with disabilities, increase physical and communication access and remove disincentives to work. Independent Living Centers remain instrumental in facilitating implementation of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Olmstead Decision, creating strategies with school districts for youth to enhance transition planning and services for youth with disabilities, and increasing access to new and emerging employment options under the Workforce Investment Act and New York’s Medicaid Buy-in programs. Independent Living Centers continue to be the only consumer controlled, community based, nonresidential, not-for-profit network in New York State operating based on self-help, peer driven model. VESID is seeking an additional $5.0 million for the 36 Independent Living Centers to focus efforts on successful transition of youths into adult life, job readiness skill development for people entering the job market, and targeted outreach and coordination of de-institutionalization for New Yorkers with disabilities. 7

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Numbers of People with Disabilities Placed in Employment by VESID and Their Annualized Earnings and Estimated State Income Tax Receipts Total Placements = 13,292 Total Annualized Earnings = $206,084,814 Estimated State Income Tax Receipts = $8,449,477 Federal Fiscal Year 2005 EMPLOYMENT AND INDEPENDENCE INITIATIVE – A SMART INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AND PRODUCTIVITY… 677 MALONE DISTRICT $10,065,398 $412,681 744 UTICA DISTRICT $11,237,610 $460,742 777 ALBANY DISTRICT $11,533,072 $472,856 1,070 MID-HUDSON DISTRICT $16,485,689 $675,913 533 WHITE PLAINS DISTRICT $8,444,333 $346,218 893 HAUPPAUGE DISTRICT $14,650,932 $600,688 682 HEMPSTEAD DISTRICT $10,323,083 $423,246 837 SOUTHERN TIER DISTRICT $10,387,094 $425,871 989 SYRACUSE DISTRICT $15,102,768 $619,213 1,231 ROCHESTER DISTRICT $17,657,221 $723,946 1,263 BUFFALO DISTRICT $18,074,175 $741,041 1,179 MANHATTAN DISTRICT $21,996,306 $901,849 805 BROOKLYN DISTRICT $13,897,301 $569,789 872 QUEENS DISTRICT $14,259,291 $584,631 740 BRONX DISTRICT $11,970,541 $490,792 10

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Job Placements for VESID Consumers in Integrated Settings have Declined Since 2003 Employment without supports Employment with supports Homemaker/Other 11 TOTAL

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Technology to Improve Performance: 

Technology to Improve Performance Education must do what the business community has done: use technology to vastly improve productivity. Technology is being applied to educational curriculum, testing processes, distance learning, professional development, and broadband communication in our educational institutions. The University of the State of New York (USNY) spends considerable money to make this vision of a technology-rich educational environment a reality. The goal is to identify more ways to harness those USNY resources, leverage existing technology, fill in whatever gaps exist and improve educational performance. A central office within the State Education Department is needed to coordinate the ‘mapping’ of the digital capacity of USNY institutions, develop and implement a USNY Technology Policy and Plan, and coordinate federal and State funding for technology use in the field. The Department is requesting funding for 3 positions for research and additional internal technology ($500,000). 13 Create a New Office of Educational and Academic Technology to Effectively Use Technology to Improve Performance_____________________________________________

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The costs of these exams has risen from $7.6 million in 1997-1998 to $31.5 million in 2006-2007. Without support the State’s rigorous assessment program cannot be sustained. Investing in the quality of the State’s assessment and reporting program will help ensure that our graduates have the skills to compete in a global economy. Requested Resources: An increase of $14.0 million over the current 2006-2007 budget is necessary to maintain current programs and services. 14 Committing to Higher Standards The number of tests administered each year has increased dramatically from 3.72 million tests in 1997-1998 to an estimated 8.45 million tests in 2006-2007. Assessments Costs and Number of Tests Through Time $0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 $30 $35 $40 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Millions Total $ Cost $7.63 $13.6 $25.1 $31.5 $36.8 Number of Tests 3.72 5.02 7.34 8.45 9.72 97-98 01-02 05-06 06-07 07-08 Millions

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Regents Priorities for Higher Education Strong Graduate Programs to Meet the State’s Needs The number of doctoral degrees conferred in New York State in 2004-2005 was essentially the same as the number conferred in 1995-1996. An Adequate Supply of Qualified Professionals The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) projects a shortage of 17,000 Registered Nurses in New York State by 2010. 15 Closing Performance Gaps in Higher Education Only 43 percent of Baccalaureate degree-seeking Black and Hispanic students complete their degrees in six years as compared to 65 percent of White students.

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Close the Performance GAP by Ethnicity The annual dropout rate of LPP students is 2 percent, compared to the statewide rate of over 5 percent. Approximately 1,590 high school graduates in the LPP go on to postsecondary education institutions each year. Science and Technology Entry Program/Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP/CSTEP) An additional $2.5 million for a total of $21.5 million to serve 12,100 students. In 2003-2004, 91 percent of STEP graduates enrolled in college. Sixty-eight percent of college-going graduates of the STEP actually pursued careers in math, science, technology, and health in 2003-2004. Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) An additional $5.5 million for a total of $29.7 million to serve 6,375 FTE. Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) An additional $6.1 million for a total of $18.125 million to serve over 15,000 students. Strengthen proven opportunity programs. 16

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Enhances the preparation of teachers and prospective teachers by helping them address the learning needs of students at risk. Encourages historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged individuals to enter teaching. Provide funding to districts with programs enabling veteran skilled teachers to deliver support to novice teachers. Reduce teacher turnover. Improve teacher quality. Help raise student achievement. Create an incentive program to provide grants to colleges and universities to help improve their retention and graduation rates - $4.0 million. Enhance the Teacher Opportunity Corps (TOC) by providing an additional $1.8 million for a total of $2.5 million to serve 1,384 enrollees. Expand the Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT) program to encourage entry-level teacher support programs - $26.0 million. 17

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Strengthen Graduate Education Create a competitive doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship program in academic fields where more scholars are needed for research, faculty assignments and/or professional practice - $4.0 million. Create a grant-based program for colleges and universities to establish professional education opportunity programs to prepare high school and community college students to enter professional education programs - $2.0 million. 18 Ensure an Adequate Supply of Qualified Professionals

Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Disabilities: 

Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Disabilities A high school diploma is no longer sufficient to ensure individuals with disabilities competitive employment. About 50 percent of students with disabilities and 20 percent of individuals with disabilities over the age of 21 are expected to access postsecondary education. The lack of college and university support services for students with disabilities, coupled with physical barrier to full access to campuses, have worked together to deny many potential students the opportunity to pursue a postsecondary education. This proposal was developed in consultation with representatives of SUNY, CUNY, the independent colleges and universities, and the degree-granting proprietary colleges. $15.0 million is needed to: Provide base funding for capacity building. Support the development of programmatic activities. Support recruitment programs that establish targets for recruitment of students with disabilities. 19

Strengthen the Office of Higher Education’s Ability to Carry Out Its Responsibilities and Programs: 

Strengthen the Office of Higher Education’s Ability to Carry Out Its Responsibilities and Programs The Office of Higher Education is requesting funding for a total of 7 positions to ensure that resources are used and maintained in the public interest - $400,000. College and University Evaluation (3) Research and Information Services (2) Collegiate Programs Development (1) Pre-Collegiate Preparation Programs (1) 20