Some districts, like Ardsley, have managed to restore and add programs.

An effort to restore Arts-in-Corrections programs was begun in early 2011.

Some districts have been able to restore or add programs, upgrade technology and make building repairs.

But he called the measure "a one-shot deal, good for only one year," and said the need to restore social programs is a separate issue.

The money would not be used to restore academic programs but to help replace senior faculty members and to expand support programs for students.

Although the district was unable to restore programs, administrators are optimistic.

Seaford was one of the few districts to use the money to restore programs.

Under an informal arrangement, legislators who agreed to vote for the final budget were each allowed $200,000 to restore programs or services in their districts.

These funds will help restore afterschool programs for at-risk students in the district.

In the budget agreement today, the Legislature restored several major programs that were listed for elimination.