Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Children and Youth and Committee on Education on recommendations for how to ensure that At the same time, there is more work to do to ensure that the students with the
greatest needs are able to fully participate in Summer Rising.
موارد السياسة
تعمل AFC على تغيير سياسة التعليم بحيث يخدم نظام المدارس العامة الجميع الأطفال بشكل فعال. ننشر تقارير السياسات وتحليلات البيانات، ونشهد على مستوى المدينة والولاية، ونتحدث علنًا في الصحافة لجذب الانتباه إلى التحديات التي تواجه الطلاب والأسر التي نخدمها، وننضم إلى المدافعين الآخرين وأولياء الأمور والشباب والمعلمين للدعوة إلى يتغير.
More than 115 Organizations Call for Changes to New York State’s School Funding Formula
Every child in New York State has the right to a sound, basic education—and providing such an education requires adequate and equitable funding. More than 115 organizations are calling on Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature to revamp New York’s outdated school funding formula to ensure schools have the resources necessary to provide a high-quality education to all students, with particular attention to those who have the greatest needs.223 Results Found
AFC submitted comments about the proposal to amend section 200.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner, regarding the ability of parents to file due process complaints seeking the implementation of services recommended on an Individualized Education Services Plan (“IESP”).
Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on General Welfare, jointly with the New York City Council Committee on Women and Gender Equity on supporting domestic violence survivors in NYC’s shelter system.
AFC submitted comments about proposed changes to Chancellor’s Regulation A-820 regarding access to educational records.
Today, AFC is testifying at a hearing of the New York State Education Department Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Task Force. Our testimony focuses on screening and intervention, emphasizing that moving the needle on literacy requires a comprehensive approach and a substantial and sustained commitment of resources.
Today, AFC and the ARISE Coalition (coordinated by AFC) are testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Education and Committee on Contracts about necessary upgrades to ensure students have safe, reliable, on-time transportation to school.
AFC submitted comments to the Rockefeller Institute of Government about the state Foundation Aid education funding formula. New York State must revise the formula to meet the needs of today’s schools and students, including students who need the most support.
Today, AFC is submitting comments regarding the proposed amendments to Chancellor’s Regulation A-411, and ways to further strengthen A-411 to emphasize that schools must support students, de-escalate behavior, and not use punitive measures – such as calling 911 – to respond to students in emotional crisis.
اليوم، تدلي مؤسسة AFC بشهادتها أمام لجنة التعليم بمجلس مدينة نيويورك بخصوص المقدمة. 266، إنشاء فريق عمل لمنع التنمر؛ مقدمة. 399، الذي يتطلب الإبلاغ عن الامتثال لقانون الأمريكيين ذوي الإعاقة؛ مقدمة. 733، الذي يتطلب تقديم تقارير عن التعليم المهني والتقني؛ والمقدمة. 771، الذي يتطلب توزيع المعلومات حول خدمات الترجمة الشفوية.
اليوم، تقدم منظمة AFC شهادة إلى لجنة الرفاهية العامة بمجلس مدينة نيويورك فيما يتعلق بالمقدمة 123-2024، والتي من شأنها أن تمنع وزارة الأمن الوطني من طلب حضور الطفل عندما تتقدم الأسرة بطلب للحصول على مأوى أو تعيد تقديمه.