Non-Allowable Pupil Decimal Changes
Section 156.7 of the Commissioner’s Regulations requires that school districts provide documentation of a new non-allowable pupil decimal at least once every three years, on a worksheet prescribed by the Education Department.
School district are required to provide documentation for a Non-allowable Pupil Decimal calculation if any of the following have occurred:
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It has been three years since the previous calculation was reported;
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The district has revised its mileage or other policy regarding pupils eligible for transportation services;
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School district reorganization with one or more other districts;
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Opening of a school building or closing of a building currently used as a school building;
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An error made by the school district in the calculation of a Non-allowable Pupil Decimal for a prior year;
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Transportation of children in established Child Safety Zones; or
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A change in school district transportation policy to provide transportation of eligible children to or from a universal pre-kindergarten program pursuant to Section 3602-e of the Education Law.