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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 Testifies on School Safety
  • Testimony & Public Comment
    • AFC Testifies on School Safety

    Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Education and Committee on Public Safety on ensuring schools are safe and supportive for all students and staff. Our testimony calls on the City to invest in restorative justice, mental health services, and positive behavioral interventions, which are proven to strengthen school climate.

    Apr 29, 2026

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

    Excellent public schools are essential to making New York City an attractive place to live and raise a family and to ensuring a strong foundation for our City’s future.  Regardless of what happens at the federal level in the years ahead, it will be essential for New York City Public Schools to remain focused on the critical task of ensuring all young people receive the support they need to learn and thrive. Based on our experience helping thousands of New York City families each year, we urge the next Mayoral Administration to take on big challenges with bold ideas and stand firm in the face of threats to students’ civil rights.

    Feb 25, 2025

    AFC Submits Comments Regarding Amendments to Rules Related to Students in Behavioral Crises
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  • Testimony & Public Comment
    • AFC Submits Comments Regarding Amendments to Rules Related to Students in Behavioral Crises

    Today, AFC is submitting comments regarding the proposed amendments to Chancellor’s Regulation A-411, and ways to further strengthen A-411 to emphasize that schools must support students, de-escalate behavior, and not use punitive measures – such as calling 911 – to respond to students in emotional crisis.

    Jul 1, 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

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