Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

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AFC Testifies on Summer Rising and the Summer Youth Employment Program

AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Youth Services about the need to ensure that the City’s summer programming provides needed support for all students, including students with disabilities, English Language Learners, and students who are homeless.

Oct 25, 2022

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AFC & the ARISE Coalition Testify on Meeting the Needs of All Students with Disabilities

AFC and the ARISE Coalition (coordinated by AFC) testified before the City Council Committee on Education about the serious obstacles that students with disabilities and their families continue to experience every day on the ground. Every day, Advocates for Children hears from parents struggling to get their children with disabilities the education they need.

Sep 21, 2022

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AFC Submits Comments on Section 504

AFC submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights recommending changes to the federal regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Aug 4, 2022

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AFC Submits Comments on Home Instruction

AFC submitted comments to the State Education Department supporting changes to regulations to increase the minimum number of hours of home instruction and establish a new process for requesting home instruction, as well as suggesting further changes.

Jul 28, 2022

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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.”

May 31, 2022

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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

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모든 독자에게 다가가기: 앞으로 나아갈 길

This report summarizes key takeaways from the December 2021 Literacy Summit—a day-long virtual event jointly hosted by AFC, the NYC Department of Education (DOE), and the ARISE Coalition—and makes clear recommendations for improving reading instruction in New York City schools. The report was accompanied by a Call to Collective Action signed by 70 organizations.

2022년 5월 2일

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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

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AFC Submits Testimony on the 2022–2023 State Health Budget Proposal

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.

Feb 8, 2022

Midsection of a young girl playing with educational toys. (Photo by Yan Krukau from Pexels)

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아직은 모두를 위한 것은 아니다: 차기 행정부가 유치원을 진정으로 보편적으로 만들 수 있는 방법

This January 2022 data brief found that preschool students with disabilities are being underserved by 3-K and Pre-K for All and are being denied access to special education programs and services to which they have a legal right—with disparities based on race, school district, housing status, and language of instruction.

2022년 1월 20일

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