Campaign for Fiscal Equity, Inc., Appellants-Respondents v. State of New York, Respondents-Appellants

Summary

The Court held that the constitutionally required funding for New York City schools includes $1.93 billion in additional operating funds, adjusted for the latest GCEI and inflation, and vacated the Appellate Division's mandate for a $9.179 billion capital improvement plan. The decision emphasizes judicial deference to legislative budgeting while requiring a reasonable estimate of costs. Chief Judge Kaye dissented in part, arguing for greater deference and a higher cost figure; Judge Rosenblatt concurred, noting the figure reflects a constitutional floor.