NYC Council calls on mayor to restore pre-K, 3-K budget cuts

The NYC Council called on Mayor Eric Adams Wednesday to restore funding and maintain investments to pre-k and 3-K programs.

Mayor Eric Adams and city Department of Education Chancellor David Banks announce expansion of early childhood special education seats across the city at the ABC Graham School at Echo Park in East Harlem. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022.

“With the loss of billions in federal funds, it is imperative the city invests in maintaining funding for early childhood education, preschool special education, community schools, school food programs, restorative justice initiatives, and beyond in the adopted budget,” she said.The City Council is demanding not only restorative funding, but also investments to ensure the quality and future of child care, especially 3-K programs.

But the mayor has already included $3.5 million of that funding in his executive budget. He also restored $5 million for pre-K and 3-K enrollment.

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