Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

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AFC, 뉴욕시 2021 회계연도 행정부 예산에 대해 증언

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.

2020년 5월 21일

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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AFC는 ACS 초안 정책에 대한 의견을 제출합니다.

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.

2020년 3월 6일

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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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AFC는 교육감 규정 A-831 및 A-832의 변경 제안에 대한 의견을 제출합니다.

AFC는 학생 대 학생의 성희롱, 차별, 희롱, 위협 및 따돌림을 다루는 교육감 규정의 변경 제안에 대해 뉴욕시 교육부에 의견을 제출했습니다.

2019년 9월 24일

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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.

2019년 9월 24일

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