Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

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Response to the Release of the 2025 New York State English Language Arts Test Scores

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the release of the 2025 New York State English Language Arts (ELA) test scores for New York City students in grades 3–8.

Aug 11, 2025

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Response to the New York City FY 2026 Budget Agreement

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the Fiscal Year 2026 city budget agreement.

Jun 27, 2025

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AFC Testifies on Advancing Diversity & Equity in NYC Schools

Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Education and Committee on Civil and Human Rights on advancing diversity and equity in NYC Public Schools.

Jun 18, 2025

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AFC Submits Testimony on the New York City FY 2026 Executive Budget — Health & Mental Health

AFC submitted testimony to the NYC Council Committee on Finance, Committee on Health, and Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction, urging the City to baseline funding for the Mental Health Continuum and add funding to enhance services at school-based mental health clinics.

May 23, 2025

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AFC Submits Testimony on the New York City FY 2026 Executive Budget — Hospitals

AFC submitted testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Finance and Committee on Hospitals, urging the City to baseline funding for the Mental Health Continuum so that students, families, clinicians, and school communities will know that they can rely on its services beyond FY 2026.

May 22, 2025

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AFC & the ARISE Coalition Testify on the New York City FY 2026 Executive Budget — Education

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 Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget — Education.

May 20, 2025

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City Budget Priorities for Fiscal Year 2026

The Fiscal Year 2026 budget must sustain important education programs funded with one-year city dollars and make additional investments to address pressing needs.

May 8, 2025

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New York State Budget Shortchanges New York City Schools

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the introduction of the budget bill that includes changes to the Foundation Aid per-pupil funding formula.

May 7, 2025

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Response to the Release of the New York City FY 2026 Executive Budget

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the release of the New York City Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget.

May 1, 2025

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New York State Budget Agreement Would Shortchange New York City Schools

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the latest information from the New York State Legislature on the content of the FY26 state budget agreement on the Foundation Aid per-pupil funding formula.

Apr 30, 2025

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

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