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Testimony by Sacha Amry, Director of Camping and Recreation Services at AHRC New York City, on School Bus Transportation for After-School Programs

3:30:38

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3 min

Sacha Amry, representing AHRC New York City, testified about challenges with school bus transportation for special needs students in after-school programs. She highlighted the significant reduction in after-school program attendance due to the Office of Pupil Transportation's inability to provide transportation home for students with disabilities.

  • Before the pandemic, AHRC NYC had 9 after-school programs in District 75 schools, serving over 180 special needs students. Now, most have closed due to transportation issues.
  • The lack of transportation disproportionately affects students with autism and other intellectual disabilities who cannot use alternative transportation methods.
  • Amry emphasized the importance of these programs for students' skill development and providing respite for parents and caregivers.