Mamdani, NYC public schools invest $67.5M in special education amid federal budget cuts
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New York City is investing $67.5 million to expand special education programs for preschoolers with disabilities, bringing autism and specialized services to 14 community school districts for the first time, with hiring of 35 psychologists, social workers, and therapists across 10 new assessment centers.
The programs will roll out in fall 2026 across 14 of 32 districts; citywide universal access remains ongoing.
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