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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- New York's schools may be getting more money under the budget proposed by Governor Andrew Cuomo. But members of one advocacy group say they're not satisfied with the way it's being distributed.

Members of the Alliance for Quality Education held a news conference Wednesday. They say of the more than $800 million restored to schools under the proposed budget, only about two-thirds is actually going directly to schools. The rest is being distributed as competitive grants, which alliance members say would mean awards not for districts with great need but instead districts with great grant writers.

"My child should not have to compete for an education. It's the state's responsibility to provide a sound basic education for my child. Competitive grants are a competition. May the best person win," said Tanika Jones-Cole, Citizen Action Lead Organizer.

Alliance members say they're asking lawmakers to put the $250 million earmarked for competitive grants instead toward foundation aid. They're planning a bus trip to lobby in Albany next month.