Advocates and opponents of charter schools have launched a media and lobbying blitz ahead of the New York's upcoming budget deadline.
Donate NowThe expansion of charter schools in New York has become a central issue in Albany this year as Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers battle over the state’s budget, which is due April 1.
Lawmakers in the state Senate and Assembly have so far pushed back on the governor’s proposal, and omitted the change in their joint budget response earlier this month. Opponents of the governor’s proposal argue that new charter schools could lead to declines in enrollment — and therefore funding — for public schools.
NAACP New York President Hazel Dukes held a rally against charter schools at the state Capitol on Tuesday. Around the same time, Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of the late Malcolm X, joined a rally to support lifting the cap on charter schools. “Lawmakers can and should advance an education agenda centered around equity and expanding access to good schools,” said Merriman. “We strongly urge them to listen to the voices of NYC families who want nothing more than an opportunity for their kids.”
While total enrollment at city-run schools has fallen in recent years, charter school enrollment overall is up slightly. The overall increase at charters is largely due to schools that have added grades.
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