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AFC & the ARISE Coalition Testify in Support of PEP Resolution Calling for Improvements to Bus Service

Today, AFC and the Coalición LEVANTARSE are testifying before the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) in strong support of the Resolution Calling for Major Improvements to School Bus Service. Students should be able to get to and from school safely, reliably, and on time, and we urge the PEP to prioritize working with city and state leaders to help make this a reality for all NYC students.

Oct 28, 2026

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Diploma Coalition Makes Recommendations for Implementation of NY Inspires

El Coalición para múltiples vías hacia un diploma (coordinated by AFC) sent a letter to the New York State Education Department and the Board of Regents with recommendations for ensuring the successful implementation of NY Inspires, the plan for transforming New York’s graduation framework.

Oct 22, 2026

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The ARISE Coalition Calls for Increased Investments in School Accessibility

The ARISE Coalition (coordinated by AFC) wrote to Chancellor Kamar Samuels and School Construction Authority President Celeste Ramirez, calling for increased investments in school accessibility in the 2025–2029 Capital Plan.

Oct 19, 2026

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AFC Testifies on 2-K in New York City

Today, AFC is testifying before the City Council Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education about the importance of ensuring 2-K provides the support needed for children with disabilities to have full access.

Oct 7, 2026

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AFC Submits Comments Regarding Proposed Changes to Head Start

AFC submitted comments expressing our deep concerns about proposed changes to federal Head Start regulations that would diminish access and quality of programming for children, including children with disabilities, children who are homeless or in foster care, and emergent multilingual learners.

Oct 6, 2026

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AFC Testifies on Supporting Multi-Language Learners in Early Childhood Education Programs

Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education about the need to better support emergent multilingual learners in early childhood programs.

Sep 29, 2026

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AFC Testifies on Changes to New York’s High School Graduation Requirements

Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Education, making recommendations as the State and City move forward with the critical work of developing new high school graduation pathways.

Sep 22, 2026

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AFC Submits Comments on Teacher Preparation Programs

AFC submitted comments to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) in support of the proposal to amend Sections 52.21 and 80-3.7 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relating to registration and certification requirements for certain teacher preparation programs that focus on literacy instruction.

Sep 18, 2026

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AFC Submits Testimony Regarding a Proposed Study of Access to Special Education

AFC submitted testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding Intro No. 853, which would require the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) to conduct a study on how language access needs, income, and geographic location affect access to special education programs and services.

Jun 26, 2026

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The ARISE Coalition Calls for Investments in Special Education

El Coalición LEVANTARSE (coordinated by AFC) sent an open letter to Mayor Mamdani, urging the City to make the long overdue investments needed to give all New York City students with disabilities the education they deserve.

Jun 23, 2026

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