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AFC Testifies on Intro. No. 376-A, Establishing an Anti-Bullying Hotline and Mobile App

AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Youth Services regarding a proposal to establish an anti-bullying hotline and an anti-bullying mobile device application. AFC urges the City to invest in building positive, inclusive school climates by implementing anti-bullying training and funding whole-school evidence-based approaches.

Apr 26, 2018

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AFC Testifies on NYC’s Support for Immigrant Parents of Children Ages 0-5

AFC testified before the City Council Immigration Committee about the importance of addressing barriers that immigrant families face in accessing preschool special education evaluations and other early childhood education programs.

Apr 24, 2018

Side view image of little girl drawing with colorful chalks on playground. (Photo by iuricazac, Adobe Stock)

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AFC Comments on Child Care Programs

AFC submitted comments to the New York City Board of Health on proposed regulations regarding child care, with a focus on children who are homeless and children with developmental delays or disabilities.

Apr 18, 2018

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AFC Testifies on the School Building Challenge

AFC testified before the City Council Committees on Education, Finance, and Land Use about the need to increase resources to make more NYC schools accessible to students, families, and staff with physical disabilities.

Apr 18, 2018

Testimonio y comentario público

La AFC testifica sobre el presupuesto de capital preliminar del año fiscal 2019 de la ciudad de Nueva York

La AFC testificó ante el Comité de Educación del Consejo de la Ciudad de Nueva York con respecto al Presupuesto de Capital del Año Fiscal 2019, pidiendo mayores fondos para mejorar la accesibilidad escolar.

26 de marzo de 2018

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AFC Testifies on the New York City FY 2019 Preliminary Education Budget

AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding the Fiscal Year 2019 Preliminary Budget, calling for increased funding for support for students in temporary housing, busing for students in foster care, and school climate initiatives.

Mar 23, 2018

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AFC Testifies on the Continuum of NYC’s Juvenile Justice System

AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Juvenile Justice on the educational needs of New York City’s court-involved youth while in juvenile detention and placement, and after their release from these settings.

Feb 28, 2018

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Testifies on Community and Renewal Schools

AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Education at a hearing on community schools, renewal schools, and a special education reporting bill.

Feb 27, 2018

Tweed Courthouse, the headquarters of the Department of Education.

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Comments Regarding Proposed Amendments to Chancellor’s Regulation A-101

AFC submitted comments on the DOE’s proposed changes to Chancellor’s Regulation A-101 regarding school transfers, admissions, and enrollment.

Feb 13, 2018

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AFC Testifies on the 2018–2019 State Education & Health Budget Proposals

Jan 31, 2018

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