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Discussion on baselining critical investments and early childhood education budget cuts
1:56:47
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Council Member Restler engages with DOE officials about baselining critical investments in education programs and addresses concerns about budget cuts to early childhood education.
- Confirmation of DOE support for baselining investments in restorative justice, mental health continuum, and community schools
- Restler raises concerns about $112 million cut to three-k, $5 million cut to outreach, and $25 million cut to early childhood special education
- DOE leadership confirms support for baselining these investments as well
Lincoln Restler
1:56:47
I think that I heard, Sarita, you say that you support the baselining of critical investments like restorative justice, mental health continuum, community schools, that would be a good thing for the world.
1:56:57
Did I get that right?
Seritta Scott
1:57:00
You got that absolutely correct.
Lincoln Restler
1:57:01
I love that.
1:57:02
That's such a beautiful thing.
1:57:04
As a former Owen Beard, to hear you say that today is a great thing.
1:57:08
Now how about early childhood?
1:57:10
Hundred and $12,000,000 cut in this budget for three k.
1:57:13
$5,000,000 cut for outreach.
1:57:15
$25,000,000 cut for early childhood special ed.
1:57:18
Does the DOE leadership team also support baselining that essential investment?
Seritta Scott
1:57:23
Yes.