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Agency Testimony

Chancellor on early childhood and special education investments

New York City Council · Jun 8, 2026 · starts 2:31:42 · 46 sec

Samuels highlights the $81 million annual early childhood investment and $67.5 million growing to $82 million for special education pre-K expansion, giving students with disabilities a strong start.

Kamar H. Samuels

The executive budget also invests in our youngest, the administration's commitment to early childhood.

Kamar H. Samuels

$81 million annually is momentous and game-changing.

Kamar H. Samuels

This is especially true for our students with disabilities.

Kamar H. Samuels

In addition to the overall early childhood investment, the administration has committed $67.5 million, growing to $82 million

Kamar H. Samuels

by FY30, to expanding special education pre-K.

Kamar H. Samuels

This investment gives our students with disabilities a strong start, fosters true integration, and allows us to better serve them within NYC public schools.