Jiha outlines the city's efforts to fund critical long-term educational programs, particularly those previously supported by expiring federal stimulus. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining these programs despite the end of federal funding.

• Protection of $514 million of stimulus-funded DOE programs
• Allocation includes $92 million for citywide pre-K expansion, $74 million for mental health support in schools, and $56 million for special education
• Addition of $614 million in FY25 and $540 million annually thereafter to fund the CDFEP's voucher program