AFC’s testimony highlights several key education programs that are funded only through the end of this year, urging the Council to ensure these initiatives are continued and baselined. We are also calling for additional investments in preschool special education evaluations and services; small-group reading intervention; school-based mental health clinics; and school accessibility.

El Coalición LEVANTARSE‘s testimony focuses on the urgent need to make more New York City school buildings accessible to students, parents, educators, and community members with physical disabilities.

El Coalición para una Financiación Equitativa de la Educación (CEEF), que es coordinado conjuntamente por AFC, también testificó en la audiencia, pidiendo a la Ciudad que proporcione financiamiento a largo plazo para programas y servicios clave en riesgo de recortes presupuestarios.