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Today, AFC, the ARISE Coalition, and the Transition Alliance (both coordinated by AFC) are testifying at the New York City Council Committee on Education’s Preliminary Budget hearing.
The Fiscal Year 2027 budget must sustain important education programs funded with one-year city dollars, while also increasing investments to address pressing needs and ensuring the City can fulfill its legal obligations to students, including those with disabilities.
AFC joined 120+ organizations calling on the New York State delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives to reject the severe cuts to P–12 education funding included in the appropriations bill advanced out of subcommittee in September.
Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Education, highlighting several concerns around language access in New York City schools and making recommendations for improving communication with families who speak languages other than English.
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.
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.
The Fiscal Year 2026 budget must sustain important education programs funded with one-year city dollars and make additional investments to address pressing needs.
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.
Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York, issued the following statement in response to the President’s Executive Order seeking to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
AFC submitted testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Children and Youth regarding the need for continued funding for critical early childhood care and education programs.