Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

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120+ Organizations Call on the NYS Congressional Delegation to Reject Proposed Funding Cuts

AFC joined 120+ organizations calling on the New York State delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives to reject the severe cuts to P–12 education funding included in the appropriations bill advanced out of subcommittee in September.

Jan 14, 2026

Six pencils neatly lined up in rainbow order.

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Statement on Announcement of Kamar Samuels as Next Schools Chancellor

Maria Odom, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the announcement of Kamar Samuels as the next Schools Chancellor.

Dec 30, 2025

Close-up of hand on a whiteboard during a math lesson.

সাক্ষ্য এবং পাবলিক মন্তব্য

AFC Testifies on Educational Access in NYC’s Juvenile Detention Centers

Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Children and Youth and Committee on Education regarding educational access in NYC’s juvenile detention centers.

১৭ নভেম্বর, ২০২৫

Teenage male student sitting on the floor of a library, writing in a notebook.

নীতি প্রতিবেদন

সুযোগের সাথে পুনঃসংযোগ: আদালত-সংক্রান্ত শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য শিক্ষাগত সমতা উন্নত করা

This report reviews data on educational programming for young people in juvenile detention or placement during the 2023–24 and 2024–25 school years and makes key recommendations for how the incoming Mayoral administration can better support these students.

১৭ নভেম্বর, ২০২৫

Sun shines on empty school hallway, numbered yellow lockers at the wall. (Photo by Lubo Ivanko, Adobe Stock)

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Response to Release of Suspension Data for the 2024–25 School Year

Maria Odom, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the release of the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) suspension data report for the 2024–25 school year.

Nov 11, 2025

Teen girl flips through a book in a classroom. (Photo by RDNE Stock Project via Pexels)

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AFC Testifies on Transfer Schools & Int. 1359

AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding transfer schools and in support of Int. 1359, which would require the Department of Education to report on Manifestation Determination Reviews.

Oct 30, 2025

Close up of students writing on exam answer sheets in a classroom.

ইস্যু সংক্ষিপ্ত

Student Homelessness in New York City, 2024–25

For the tenth year in a row, more than 100,000 students experienced homelessness during the 2024–25 school year—with the number topping 150,000 students for the first time.

Oct 20, 2025

Selective focus colored pencils with red pencil sticking out (Photo by sorapop, Adobe Stock)

ইস্যু সংক্ষিপ্ত

গৃহহীন শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য শিক্ষাগত সূচক, ২০২৩–২৪

This brief summarizes data on a subset of the more than 146,000 New York City students who were identified as homeless during the 2023–24 school year.

Oct 20, 2025

Adorable boy wearing backpack hugging his mom

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AFC Testifies on Language Access in NYC Schools

Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Education, highlighting several concerns around language access in New York City schools and making recommendations for improving communication with families who speak languages other than English.

Sep 30, 2025

two preteen girls sitting in a school yard with water bottles

সাক্ষ্য এবং পাবলিক মন্তব্য

AFC Testifies on Access to After-School Programs

AFC is testifying before the City Council Committee on Children and Youth about the need for the City to ensure after-school programs are equipped to meet the needs of all students, including students with disabilities, and to provide bus service home from after-school programs so that students who rely on busing are able to participate.

Sep 18, 2025

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Leading the Way for NYC Schools: Recommendations for the Next Administration

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