- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 9/29/25
- 09/30/2025
- 138 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent meeting of the NYC Citywide Council for District 75 saw a discussion centered around the persistent transportation challenges affecting students, particularly those with special needs. Parents voiced their frustration over delays, inefficiencies, and the lack of communication from bus services, highlighting the negative impact these issues have on their children’s education and well-being. The council emphasized the need for collective advocacy to drive systematic improvements in the transportation system.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 9/25/25
- 09/26/2025
- 203 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent meeting of the NYC Panel for Education Policy, issues surrounding student transportation and safety took precedence, with discussions focusing on the challenges faced by special education students and the broader implications of federal policies on student rights. The panel addressed the need for reform in the city’s school busing system, while also grappling with the impact of recent federal directives perceived as discriminatory towards transgender and gender non-conforming students.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 9/25/25
- 09/30/2025
- 50 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent meeting of the NYC Citywide Council for District 75, discussions centered around expanding school options beyond the five boroughs and addressing accessibility concerns. Participants highlighted the need for more school choices, effective space utilization, and parental involvement to drive change in the district.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 09/25/2025
- 85 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a development during the NYC Citywide Council for District 75 meeting, Sharon Stewart was reinstated as a council member. Stewart emphasized her commitment to advocating for proper classroom placements and support services in special education. Her return was part of a broader meeting agenda that included discussions on council roles, educational initiatives, and preparations for the upcoming school year.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 9/9/25
- 09/10/2025
- 33 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the latest meeting of the NYC Panel for Education Policy, members grappled with the ongoing crisis of school overcrowding, driven by a resolution urging the city council to reassess how public buildings and lots are allocated, with a focus on prioritizing these spaces for educational use. The resolution underscores the need to address overcrowding, particularly affecting students in poverty, and calls for a collaborative effort with the Department of Education (DOE), the School Construction Authority (SCA), and local community boards to tackle the issue head-on.
