Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Education Committee Chair Daniel Dromm:
\n\u201cWe applaud Speaker Shelly Silver, Senator Klein and Senator Skelos for their leadership in introducing a budget resolution that includes funding for Universal Pre-K and afterschool programs. Early childhood education is a sound investment in the future of our City, and we are pleased the State Legislature shares our vision of making sure every child has access to the resources they need to succeed. We thank the State Legislature for fighting for New York City and look forward to working with the de Blasio Administration and the State on the next steps to implement these critical programs.\u201d<\/p>\n
Council Member Ben Kallos:
\n\u201cBusiness leaders, parents, teachers and students have had their voices heard with today\u2019s announcement of a state budget resolution to include $540 million in pre-k for New York City children. Investing in our children\u2019s future will not just provide a fair start to all kids, including the most at-risk, but will create a more prosperous city. I want to commend state and city leadership today and urge the Governor to maintain or increase this amount of funding for New York City pre-k and afterschool programs.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Education Committee Chair Daniel Dromm:
\n\u201cWe applaud Speaker Shelly Silver, Senator Klein and Senator Skelos for their leadership in introducing a budget resolution that includes funding for Universal Pre-K and afterschool programs. Early childhood education is a sound investment in the future of our City, and we are pleased the State Legislature shares our vision of making sure every child has access to the resources they need to succeed.<\/p>\n
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