Over these past couple weeks, I participated in the Budget Hearings on Public Protection, Elementary & Secondary Education, Judiciary, and Local Governments. I was fortunate to be able to hear the testimony of Mayor Mike Spano, the Mayor of my hometown, as he joined other city mayors seeking additional state funding.
During the Budget Hearing on Elementary & Secondary Education, I had the opportunity to ask the State Education Department (SED), NYC Department of Education, union leaders, superintendents, and advocates about their needs and how we can best support every student in New York. This was a lengthy hearing - 11 ½ hours - and we gleaned useful information to help shape budget negotiations. As Chair of the Senate Education Committee, this hearing allows multiple stakeholders to voice their concerns about, and their support for, elements of the Governor’s proposed budget.
As budget hearings continue the week of the 27th, I look forward to asking questions and listening to the answers on how we can best serve New York State.
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