❓Will the $449 million to hire and support over 3,700 teachers be enough to meet compliance this year or is more required?
❓How are schools planning to create space for new classes?

Stay tuned for an updated IBO analysis.

❓What impact has the Class Size Law had on funding priorities for the NYC public school system as a whole?
❓Will the City ask for a pause to the Class Size Law compliance deadlines?
❓How many classes are in compliance with the class size limit?

According to the law, this statement “may recommend a pause of the class size reduction plan, but in no event may it result in a roll back or increase in class sizes.”

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(3) ibo.nyc.gov

(5/5) In case you missed it, this report might be of interest!
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(4/5) This combination of hires, retirements, and resignations has changed the experience level of the caseworker workforce over time.

(3/5) From 2022 through 2025, the rate of resignations among caseworkers increased more than four-fold, from 4% to 15%. In fact, 90 caseworkers have resigned since 2023—1.6 times more than the previous six years combined.

(2/5) The demand for new APS services decreased during the pandemic and has since rebounded. The total number of referrals in 2025 surpassed pre-pandemic levels (14% higher than the pre-pandemic average from 2017 through 2019).

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(2) IBO's October 2025 Round-up!
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IBO's report revealed that, while the program has brought critical services to thousands of tenants, is now struggling to meet its original intention. It also identified a mismatch between the structure of the program and the scale of needs.

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