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	Long Island&nbsp;school districts, with cash reserves topping a combined $3.1 billion, are pushing for a change in state law that would allow districts to double the share now being set aside for &quot;rainy day&quot; financial emergencies. NewsdayTV&#39;s John&nbsp;Hildebrand reports.&nbsp;
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LI school district officials look to put away a larger portion of cash reserves for 'rainy day'

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