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Funding concerns for preschool special education seats
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Council Member Rita Joseph raises concerns about the funding for preschool special education seats in the upcoming budget. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining the city's commitment to these services.
- The council previously secured $55 million to fund preschool special education seats
- This funding is currently missing from the mayor's budget for fiscal year 2026
- Joseph stresses the importance of not abandoning families who rely on these services
- She sees an opportunity for the city to champion New York City public schools as not only the biggest but also the best public school system in the country by funding and baselining vital programs
Rita Joseph
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Yet this funding is currently missing from the mayor's budget in the fiscal twenty twenty six.
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Ensuring that the city continues its commitment and does not abandon these families is paramount.
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The city sits in a position, but there's also an opportunity in the chaos.
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By funding and baselining the the many vital and critical programs that are currently underfunded next year unfunded next year, the city can continue to champion New York City public schools as not only unquestionably the biggest, but also the best public school system in the country.