- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 10/4/24
- 10/04/2024
- 55 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the NYC Citywide Council for District 75, attendees delved into the complexities of accessing Family Support Services (FSS) and the intricate reimbursement procedures for families with children who have developmental disabilities. The discussion focused on the hurdles families face in navigating Medicaid waiver programs, eligibility requirements, and the reimbursement process crucial for financial assistance.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 9/30/24
- 08/31/2024
- 78 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent NYC Citywide Council for District 75 meeting, parents expressed concerns over student transportation, particularly the challenges faced by students with disabilities. Topics discussed included the new NX account system for accessing bus information, the Ride Share program, and the implications of the Omni app expansion. Parents also raised issues about the reliability of transportation services and the need for systemic improvements to ensure fair access to resources.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 9/24/24
- 11/12/2024
- 46 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The NYC Citywide Council for District 75 meeting focused on the transportation difficulties faced by students with disabilities, highlighting issues with busing services, Medicaid transportation, and the impact on after-school programs. Concerns were raised about the inequity of transportation services, with calls for improved solutions and increased awareness of existing programs like Medicaid transportation.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 9/19/24
- 11/21/2024
- 212 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The NYC Citywide Council on Special Education meeting focused on issues affecting special education services in the city, with parents voicing concerns over service denials due to a previously uncommunicated deadline, and the need for improved communication from the Department of Education (DOE).
- NY
- Kings County
- 09/19/2024
- 128 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Community Education Council District 20 meeting centered on the financial challenges facing after-school programs, revealing community concerns about the allocation and transparency of funding processes. Discussions highlighted the loss of funding for various programs, with over 2,000 fewer after-school seats in jeopardy across multiple schools in the district.
