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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 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

    AFC Writes to Mayor Adams Regarding Planned Education Budget Cuts
    Sneakered feet of a student standing on a pile of books to reach a higher library shelf. (Photo by Cottonbro Studio via Pexels)
  • Testimony & Public Comment
  • AFC Writes to Mayor Adams Regarding Planned Education Budget Cuts

    AFC sent a letter to Mayor Adams emphasizing, in advance of education budget cuts being planned for November, that the City’s obligation to uphold students’ legal rights remains unchanged. As the budget process moves forward, the City must ensure that its choices do not impede its ability to uphold students’ rights and comply with federal and state law, including special education law.

    Oct 16, 2023

    AFC Testifies on Intro. 542
    New York City City Hall Building
  • Testimony & Public Comment
  • AFC Testifies on Intro. 542

    AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education, Committee on General Welfare, and the Committee on Criminal Justice regarding educational programming in detention facilities and Intro 542, which requires DOE, ACS and DOC to report on educational programming for students in court-ordered settings.

    Oct 13, 2023

    AFC Testifies on Intro. 941
    New York City City Hall Building
  • Testimony & Public Comment
  • AFC Testifies on Intro. 941

    AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Women and Gender Equity regarding Int. No. 941-2023, and the importance of early childhood education and care in New York City.

    Sep 21, 2023

    AFC Comments on Proposed Amendments to Chancellor’s Regulation A-412
    Tweed Courthouse, the headquarters of the Department of Education.
  • Testimony & Public Comment
  • AFC Comments on Proposed Amendments to Chancellor’s Regulation A-412

    AFC submitted comments on the proposed amendments to Chancellor’s Regulation A-412 to better protect students from unnecessary and traumatizing police involvement and provide clear guidance to school staff and School Safety Division (SSD)/NYPD officers to promote safe, respectful, and supportive learning environments for students.

    Aug 24, 2023