N.Y. Educ. Law § 417

§ 417. Allocation of moneys by regents for extraordinary relief to\nschool districts. The regents may allocate moneys, out of any sums\nappropriated for such purpose, to school districts of the state for the\nrepair, reconstruction or replacement of buildings or equipment from\ntime to time damaged or destroyed by an act of God, against which\ninsurance could not reasonably have been provided, where in the light of\nall the facts the regents are satisfied that such aid is necessary to\nprevent an unreasonable burden on the taxpayers within such districts.\n