Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

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Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Submits Comments on the Disability Classification “Emotional Disturbance”

AFC submitted comments in response to the New York State Education Department’s proposed amendments to sections 200.1 and 200.4 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relating to the disability classification “Emotional Disturbance.”

31 mai 2022

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC & the ARISE Coalition Testify on the New York City FY 2023 Executive Budget

AFC and the ARISE Coalition (coordinated by AFC) testified before the City Council Committee on Finance regarding the FY 23 Executive Budget, urging the City to invest in targeted initiatives to support English Language Learners, students with disabilities, students who are homeless or in foster care, and students with mental health needs.

May 25, 2022

Témoignage et commentaires publics

L'AFC témoigne des besoins éducatifs des étudiants placés en famille d'accueil

L'AFC a témoigné devant le comité du conseil municipal sur l'éducation concernant les besoins éducatifs des étudiants placés en famille d'accueil. Nous exhortons la ville à doter en personnel une petite équipe du DOE axée sur les étudiants en famille d'accueil et à garantir un service de bus afin que les étudiants n'aient pas à changer d'école lorsqu'ils sont placés en famille d'accueil.

20 avril 2022

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the New York City FY 2023 Preliminary Budget — Hospitals

AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Hospitals regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 preliminary budget, urging the City to invest in a comprehensive system to ensure students have access to behavioral and mental health supports in schools.

Mar 21, 2022

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC & the ARISE Coalition Testify on the New York City FY 2023 Preliminary Education Budget

AFC and the ARISE Coalition (coordinated by AFC) testified before the City Council Committee on Education regarding the FY 23 preliminary education budget, urging the City to reject proposed cuts to education, including the DOE hiring freeze, and invest in initiatives to support the students with the greatest needs.

Mar 21, 2022

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the New York City FY 2023 Preliminary Health & Mental Health Budget

AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction and the Committee on Health on the need to invest in a comprehensive, integrated system of mental health and behavioral health supports for students.

Mar 9, 2022

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC & the ARISE Coalition Testify on Summer 2022 Programming Readiness

AFC and the ARISE Coalition (coordinated by AFC) testified before the City Council Committee on Youth Services about the need to ensure the City’s summer programming provides the support needed to truly serve all students, including students with disabilities.

Mar 4, 2022

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the Impact of COVID-19 on English Language Learners

AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Education on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on English Language Learners and immigrant students and families, and three proposals that advocates believe will have a positive impact on ELLs and immigrant families.

Feb 28, 2022

Témoignage et commentaires publics

L'AFC témoigne des plans visant à résoudre la crise de la santé mentale des jeunes à New York

L'AFC a témoigné devant le comité du conseil municipal de New York sur la santé mentale, les handicaps et les toxicomanies sur la crise de la santé mentale des jeunes et sur le besoin urgent d'un système complet pour garantir que nos jeunes ont accès et reçoivent des soutiens comportementaux et en santé mentale dans les écoles.

25 février 2022

Témoignage et commentaires publics

L'AFC soumet un témoignage sur le projet de budget de l'État pour la santé 2022-2023

AFC submitted testimony for the New York State Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the 2022-2023 Executive Budget Health Proposal urging the State to increase payment rates for Early Intervention (EI) providers to help more infants and toddlers receive timely evaluations and services.

8 février 2022

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

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