Securing NYC’s share of state education dollars

As Chair of the Education Subcommittee for Students with Special Needs and a former teacher with 35 years of experience, Assemblyman Benedetto understands the importance of a solid education. That’s why he helped pass a state budget continuing the Assembly’s commitment to the Campaign for Fiscal Equity plan. The budget includes:

• a $644 million increase for New York City schools

• $450 million for universal pre-k

• $85 million for additional programs and restorations, including libraries, adult literacy education and independent living centers

• $1.6 million for background checks for prospective school employees

Keeping college affordable

To combat the rising cost of higher education and address growing faculty shortages, Assemblyman Benedetto fought for a state budget that:

• rejects tuition hikes at CUNY and SUNY schools

• restores $15.4 million for the Tuition Assistance Program

• ensures significant funding for college opportunity programs such as EOP, HEOP, SEEK, Liberty Partnership and College Discovery