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UFT representative discusses need for paraprofessionals
4:52:21
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Priscilla Castro from UFT emphasizes the importance of Intro 1261 and the critical shortage of paraprofessionals in New York City schools. Council Member Rita Joseph acknowledges the concern.
- Highlights shortage of 2,000-4,000 paraprofessionals
- Mentions Intro 1261 as addressing this need
- Emphasizes impact on IEP students
Priscilla Castro
4:52:21
Hi Chair Joseph.
4:52:22
Hi.
4:52:23
Just wanted to reiterate on the intro twelve sixty one.
4:52:28
In regards to the respect check is necessary.
4:52:32
We have a great shortage of the paraprofessionals in New York City.
4:52:36
Our students are not being served properly, our IEP students.
4:52:40
And like I said, it's over a 2,000, three thousand, four thousand.
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There's a lot of paraprofessionals that's needed in New York City.
4:52:50
So this Intral twelve sixty one is a great need.
Rita Joseph
4:52:55
We hear you.
4:52:56
Thank you.
4:52:57
Thank you.