Aug 19, 2026
The 2026-2027 UPK Application is due on August 31. You may review SED’s Office of Early Learning 2026-2027 Application webinar for additional guidance: 2026-2027 UPK Application | New York State Education Department.
Aug 12, 2026
SED’s State Aid Office has released the Claim Forms within SAMS for the 2026-27 Claim Year. Please reference this memo to see what changes are in store for us this 2026-27 Claim Year. ST-3 changes for the 2026-27 claim year can be found here. The statutory deadline...
Aug 10, 2026
A rebuild to the existing SAMS system will be released in phases, divided by business area within the new SAMS application. The first area, Building Projects, launched last Monday. This area was developed with user feedback and will provide users with a centralized...
Aug 10, 2026
The 180 Day Calendar for the 2026-27 School year is now available for district use. The 2027-28 School Year Model Calendar has been released for planning purposes only. Please use this link to download the calendars.
Aug 10, 2026
SED has issued guidance regarding June 21, 2027 (the Monday after Juneteenth) and how/if it should be counted towards the 180-day requirement. For additional information, please see SED’s posting. Based on this guidance, be sure to check your district calendar to...
Aug 10, 2026
These forms must be submitted electronically through the Building Project area in the State Aid Management System (SAMS) Rebuild. Pursuant to New York State Education Law 3602 subdivision 6., districts must submit Bond (SA-132) and BAN (SA-135) borrowing forms for...
