This public policy forum consists of presentations and a panel discussion on issues pertaining to more equitable school aid system for New York, co-sponsored by School of Public Affairs, Center for Governmental Research (CGR), and Citizens Budget Commission (CBC).

Douglas Muzzio, Co-Director, Center for Innovation& Leadership in Government and Professor at Baruch College welcomes the speakers and participants.

At 1:58, Kent Gardner, President, Center for Governmental Research speaks.

At 5:10, Elizabeth Lynam, Duputy Research Director, Citizens Budget Commission, makes a presentation on CBC's research on school finance reform for New York State.

At 12:38, a panel discussion is moderated by Eugene J. Keilin, Trustee of CBC. Other Panelists include: Robert Jackson, City Council Member; Steve Sanders, former Assemblyman; David Shaffer, President, The Public Policy Institute; Billy Easton, Executive Director, Alliance for Quality Education; and Erika Rosenberg, Senior Research Associate, CGR.

The event takes place on September 28, 2006 at Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.