Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan to secure nearly $200 million for early childhood education budget, restoring $112 million for the 3-K preschool program and $55 million for seats for children with disabilities. This decision comes amid concerns over funding at both state and federal levels, particularly with the Trump administration's cuts to Head Start. Adams aims to make this funding permanent as he faces re-election, and education leaders have welcomed this move as a necessary relief to struggling early childhood providers in New York City.
"This is a Herculean task that we are able to accomplish," Adams said.
"Against the backdrop of simultaneous challenges facing early childhood education programs and providers in NYC, today's announcement provides much-needed relief," said Tara Gardner.
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