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AFC Temwaye sou Bidjè Egzekitif 2021 Vil Nouyòk

Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Finance about the importance of rejecting proposed cuts to schools and investing in education initiatives that will help students get needed support when they return to school, including funding for preschool special education classes, direct mental health support for students, guaranteed transportation for students in foster care, support for English Language Learners, and more.

21 me 2020

Close-up of colored pencils. (Photo by Kindel Media via Pexels)

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AFC Submits Comments on Proposed Changes to State Special Education Regulations

AFC submitted comments to NYSED on proposed changes to the state special education regulations, urging the State to reject proposed amendments that would allow non-attorneys to serve as hearing officers in special education cases.

May 15, 2020

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AFC Opposes Any Waivers to the IDEA or the Rehabilitation Act

AFC wrote to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, expressing our strong opposition to any waivers of federal laws protecting students with disabilities pursuant to the pandemic.

Apr 3, 2020

Pencil and a crumpled piece of paper resting on an open notebook. (Image by Luisella Planeta from Pixabay)

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AFC Soumèt Kòmantè sou Draft Policy ACS

AFC submitted comments to the Administration for Children’s Services on their draft policy regarding school continuity and stability for children in child welfare foster care placements.

6 mas 2020

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AFC Testifies on Class Size Reduction

AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Education about the importance of class size reduction.

Feb 28, 2020

Tweed Courthouse, the headquarters of the Department of Education.

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

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

Feb 24, 2020

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AFC Testifies on the 2020–2021 State Education Budget Proposal

AFC testified at the New York State Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2020–2021 Elementary and Secondary Education Budget proposal, urging legislators to fully fund Foundation Aid; increase investments in targeted areas such as preschool special education programs, support for Multilingual Learners, and positive approaches to discipline; and reject the harmful special education waiver proposal.

Feb 11, 2020

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AFC Testifies on Universal After-School Program Plan

AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Youth Services about access to after-school programming for students with disabilities, students in temporary housing and students in foster care and legislation related to universal after-school programming.

Jan 14, 2020

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AFC Soumèt Kòmantè sou Chanjman Pwopoze nan Règleman Chanselye A-831 ak A-832

AFC te soumèt kòmantè bay Depatman Edikasyon Vil Nouyòk sou chanjman pwopoze nan Règleman Chanselye a ki adrese arasman seksyèl elèv ak elèv, diskriminasyon, arasman, entimidasyon ak entimidasyon.

24 septanm 2019

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AFC Testifies on the Education of Students Living in Domestic Violence Shelters

AFC testified before the City Council Committee on General Welfare and Committee on Women and Gender Equity about the education of students living in domestic violence shelters and legislation related to students living in shelters.

24 septanm 2019

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