AFC는 공립학교 시스템이 서비스를 제공할 수 있도록 교육 정책을 변경하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다. 모두 아이들을 효과적으로 우리는 정책 보고서 및 데이터 분석을 게시하고, 시 및 주 차원에서 증언하고, 언론을 통해 우리가 봉사하는 학생과 가족이 직면한 문제에 대한 관심을 환기시키고, 다른 옹호자, 부모, 청소년 및 교육자와 함께 다음 사항을 촉구합니다. 변화.
More than 115 Organizations Call for Changes to New York State’s School Funding Formula
Every child in New York State has the right to a sound, basic education—and providing such an education requires adequate and equitable funding. More than 115 organizations are calling on Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature to revamp New York’s outdated school funding formula to ensure schools have the resources necessary to provide a high-quality education to all students, with particular attention to those who have the greatest needs.
AFC와 PIE(Parents for Inclusive Education)가 조정하는 ARISE 연합 회원들은 de Blasio 시장과 뉴욕 시의회에 서한을 보내 2019 회계연도 최종 예산에 추가 예산에 대한 시의회 권고 사항이 포함되도록 촉구했습니다. 학교 접근성 프로젝트를 위한 $1억 2,500만 달러.
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.
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.
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.
AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding the Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Budget, calling for increased funding for improving school accessibility.
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.
AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Education at a hearing on community schools, renewal schools, and a special education reporting bill.
이 보고서는 뉴욕시 경찰청(NYPD)이 보고한 데이터를 분석하여 NYPD의 "위기 아동" 개입(심리적 평가를 위해 병원으로 보내지는 감정적 고통을 겪는 학생과 관련된 사건)에 흑인 학생들이 상당히 과도하게 대표되어 있음을 보여줍니다. 또한 이 브리핑에서는 2016년 7월부터 2017년 6월까지 발생한 사건 중 5세 어린이에게 NYPD가 수갑을 채운 사례도 조사합니다.
Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the New York City Department of Education’s annual report of information regarding students receiving special education services pursuant to Local Law 27.
