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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.

Leading the Way for NYC Schools: Recommendations for the Next Administration
  • Policy Agenda

    • Leading the Way for NYC Schools: Recommendations for the Next Administration

    Based on our experience helping thousands of NYC families each year, we urge the next Mayor to take on big challenges with bold ideas and stand firm in the face of threats to students’ civil rights.
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    AFC Submits Comments to the State’s Early Intervention Coordinating Council
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  • Testimony & Public Comment
    • AFC Submits Comments to the State’s Early Intervention Coordinating Council

    Today, AFC is submitting written comments for the State Early Intervention Coordinating Council meeting, calling on Governor Hochul to move forward immediately with the 5% payment increase for in-person Early Intervention services promised last January to help address the shortage of service providers.

    Dec 11, 2024

    AFC Testifies on Dyslexia & Dysgraphia
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  • Testimony & Public Comment
    • AFC Testifies on Dyslexia & Dysgraphia

    Today, AFC is testifying at a hearing of the New York State Education Department Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Task Force. Our testimony focuses on screening and intervention, emphasizing that moving the needle on literacy requires a comprehensive approach and a substantial and sustained commitment of resources.

    Oct 1, 2024

    More than 115 Organizations Call for Changes to New York State’s School Funding Formula
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  • Sign-On Letter
    • More than 115 Organizations Call for Changes to New York State’s School Funding Formula

    Today, 116 organizations are calling on Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature to revamp New York’s outdated school funding formula to ensure schools have the resources necessary to provide a high-quality education to all students, with particular attention to those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.

    Sep 16, 2024

    AFC Testifies on Intro. 266, Intro. 399, Intro. 733, and Intro. 771
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  • Testimony & Public Comment
    • AFC Testifies on Intro. 266, Intro. 399, Intro. 733, and Intro. 771

    Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding Intro. 266, establishing a bullying prevention task force; Intro. 399, requiring reporting on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; Intro. 733, requiring reporting on Career and Technical Education; and Intro. 771, requiring distribution of information on interpretation services.

    Jun 18, 2024

    AFC & the ARISE Coalition Testify on the New York City FY 2025 Executive Budget
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  • Testimony & Public Comment
    • AFC & the ARISE Coalition Testify on the New York City FY 2025 Executive Budget

    Today, AFC and the ARISE Coalition (coordinated by AFC) are testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Education and Committee on Finance regarding the FY 2025 Executive Budget and the FY 2025–2029 Capital Plan. Our testimony calls on the City to sustain funding for several critical programs that are still on the chopping block and to invest $1.25B to make more schools accessible.

    May 15, 2024

    AFC & the ARISE Coalition Testify on the New York City FY 2025 Preliminary Education Budget
    New York City City Hall Building
  • Testimony & Public Comment
    • AFC & the ARISE Coalition Testify on the New York City FY 2025 Preliminary Education Budget

    Today, AFC and the ARISE Coalition (coordinated by AFC) are testifying at the NYC Council Committee on Education’s Preliminary Budget hearing. Numerous education programs, services, and staff positions are currently at risk of deep cuts as a result of the expiration of federal stimulus funding, the expiration of one-year city funding, and the Preliminary Budget cut of more than $700 million.

    Mar 18, 2024

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