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Meg Wolder
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Wife and mother. Clinical Psychologist.
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The Mayor's Preliminary Budget left out $$ for early childhood education, restorative justice, mental health supports, community schools, immigrant family outreach, and more. These programs are supported by expiring one-year city funds and could be rolled back as soon as July if leaders don't act.
Stylized photo of City Hall with overlaid text. Education programs at risk: 3-K ($112M); Preschool special education classes ($55M); 3-K/pre-K extended day seats ($25M); Early childhood education outreach ($5M); Arts programming ($41M); Community schools ($14M); Restorative justice ($12M); Teacher recruitment ($10M); Mental Health Continuum ($5M); Immigrant family communications & outreach ($4M); High-impact tutoring ($4M); Student Success Centers ($3.3M).
March 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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We want to make very clear to students and families: your rights in New York City public schools have not changed.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act remains in place. All students with disabilities have the right to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Your child should receive all the supports and services on their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Transgender and gender expansive students are protected by state and local law and regulations. Schools are required to use a student’s chosen name and pronouns, and all students have the right to use restrooms and participate on sports teams that match their gender identity. Your child has the right to attend public school, no matter the language you speak, the country you were born in, or when your family arrived in the United States. Schools should not ask students or families to report their immigration status, and non-local law enforcement, including ICE, are not allowed into school buildings unless they have a warrant signed by a judge.
March 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM