Reaction to Senate One House Budget Proposal
Statement from 4201 Schools Association Co-Chairs Antony McLetchie and Angelo Zegarelli: “The Senate’s proposed investments in New York’s 4201 Schools, including a new $45 million investment over three years to support the retention of our highly skilled and trained workforce, will help us retain staff and provide greater stability and certainty for our students. Our schools consistently support staff training and certification, making our staff members attractive candidates for employment in public school districts. Improving salary parity through this new initiative will be instrumental in keeping their knowledge, passion, and expertise within our network of 4201 schools. We are grateful for the advocacy and leadership of Education Committee Chair Shelley Mayer and her colleagues, who prioritize the needs of our blind, deaf, and severely physically disabled children, ensuring they continue to receive the education, programs, and services they deserve. We look forward to working with lawmakers in the coming weeks to ensure the proposed investments are included in the final enacted budget.”
Reaction to Assembly One House Budget Proposal
Statement from 4201 Schools Association Co-Chairs Antony McLetchie and Angelo Zegarelli: “The Assembly’s proposed increase in funding will ensure 4201 Schools have the resources to continue meeting the diversifying needs of students with low-incidence disabilities. We appreciate Education Committee Chair Benedetto for championing efforts to support the children we serve and ask our elected officials to consider investing in New York’s 4201 Schools in a way that aligns with the funding growth provided to public school districts. We look forward to working together in the coming weeks to ensure increased support for our students, specially trained teachers, and educational programs is included in the final enacted budget.”