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Policy Resources

AFC works to change education policy so that the public school system serves all children effectively. We publish policy reports and data analyses, testify at the City and State levels, speak out in the press to bring attention to the challenges facing the students and families we serve, and join with other advocates, parents, youth, and educators to call for change.

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AFC Testifies on Promise NYC and Access to Child Care for Immigrant Children
New York City City Hall Building
  • Testimony & Public Comment
    • AFC Testifies on Promise NYC and Access to Child Care for Immigrant Children

    Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Children and Youth and Committee on Finance, regarding the need for continued funding for Promise NYC. Promise NYC increased access to early childhood programs for children who are undocumented, but the Mayor’s Executive Budget does not include funding to continue this vital initiative.

    May 10, 2024

    AFC Testifies at City Council Hearing on Immigrant Students
    New York City City Hall Building
  • Testimony & Public Comment
    • AFC Testifies at City Council Hearing on Immigrant Students

    AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education and Committee on Immigration to discuss newcomer immigrant students in New York City public schools. Our testimony highlights concerns and makes recommendations based on our work on the ground providing assistance to many newcomer immigrant families in shelter on education-related issues.

    Nov 29, 2023

    Rising Enrollment, Shrinking Support: The Urgent Need to Protect Programs for Immigrant Students Amidst Funding Threats
    A girl sits with her backpack, looking at a textbook, outside a schoolyard. (Photo by Mary Taylor via Pexels)
  • Issue Brief
    • Rising Enrollment, Shrinking Support: The Urgent Need to Protect Programs for Immigrant Students Amidst Funding Threats

    The June 2023 brief shows the urgent need to reject proposed cuts and provide targeted investments to support immigrant students and families, including the more than 18,000 new students in temporary housing—most of whom are recently arrived immigrants—who have enrolled in New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) in the past year.

    Jun 20, 2023

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