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- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 4/17/25
- 05/07/2025
- 151 Minutes
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Overview: The NYC Citywide Council on Special Education meeting on April 17th focused on enhancing transition services for students with disabilities and addressing concerns about public statements on autism. Key discussions included the expansion of Transition College Access Centers (TCAC), work-based learning programs, and addressing the impact of statements made by public figures on autism and ADHD.
- NY
- Kings County
- 04/10/2025
- 94 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Community Education Council District 20 meeting at MS 407 addressed several issues, most notably the proposed construction of a new primary school in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. This development, alongside presentations from engaged students participating in the Soapbox NYC program, highlighted the district’s focus on expanding educational infrastructure and cultivating civic awareness among students.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 4/10/25
- 04/10/2025
- 165 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the NYC Chancellor’s Parent Advisory Council, discussions were held on the potential impact of proposed changes to the school funding formula and the efforts to improve language access services within the city’s schools. Concerns were raised about financial disparities and the need to maintain support for diverse linguistic communities within the educational system.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 3/26/25
- 03/27/2025
- 230 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent NYC Panel for Education Policy meeting saw discussions on proposed school mergers, capital planning, and budget concerns. Declining enrollment in schools and the resulting need for mergers sparked debate, particularly regarding the community’s role in decision-making processes. Additionally, the meeting addressed budget allocations for technology, charter schools, and essential programs, alongside the need for accessible educational facilities.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 3/20/25
- 05/07/2025
- 128 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The NYC Citywide Council on Special Education meeting centered on discussions regarding the fair student funding formula, its implications for special education, and concerns about the equitable allocation of resources. The council members focused on issues surrounding funding mechanisms, the management of special education resources by school principals, and the call for advocacy at the state level to address systemic funding challenges.
