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How much will the Department of Education spend on lowering class sizes over the next few years?

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      The Department of Education intends to spend between $1.4 billion to $1.9 billion over the next three to five years on lowering class sizes, though next year's budget is still pending.

      • The DOE has already added significant funding to school budgets this year, including $100 million to high need schools and additional millions for contracts and collective bargaining agreements.
      • Class size reduction is a critical focus, with the DOE close to compliance for next year.
      • The DOE's funding decisions, including for class size reduction, depend on final budget approvals from the state and city.
      • For next year's budget and the expenditures on class size reduction, exact figures are not yet determined due to the absence of a finalized budget.