The "Analysis of School Finances in New York State School Districts" is an annual publication providing a meaningful perspective to staff in the Division of the Budget, the Legislature, the Education Department, and school officials concerning school expenditures, State Aid, and local support. Each edition of the Analysis summarizes the finances of major school districts for a particular school year, as well as public school expenditures and State Aid since 1984-85.
As in past years, an historical perspective of school finances in New York State is presented. Table 1 displays State Aid and total expenditures since 1984-85 and Appendix B contains data for school years 1944-45 through 1983-84.