A rally took place at Tweed Courthouse in Manhattan, protesting federal cuts to NYC public school funding following Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. City officials, advocates, and educators condemned the estimated $7 billion funding freeze by the federal Department of Education, with over $463 million impacting New York City public schools. A coalition of attorneys general, led by Attorney General Letitia James, is suing the Trump administration over these cuts. Officials emphasized that access to quality education should be universally available, necessitating federal, state, and city collaboration for support.
Comptroller Brad Lander condemned federal cuts to education during a rally, stressing the negative impact of Trump's new law on public school funding in NYC.
Lawmakers estimate that over $463 million of federal school funding has been owed to New York City public schools due to the recent federal budget cuts.
Every child, no matter where they live in the city, deserves access to quality education, highlighting the necessity of federal partnership in education funding.
Despite some funds being unfrozen for specific programs, the overall freeze has had a damaging effect on public schools, teachers, and students across the country.
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