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Narcisse says parents and students are confused about graduation requirements

New York City Council · Sep 22, 2026 · starts 0:53:47 · 1 min 18 sec

Narcisse reports that families and students do not know what is required of them anymore. Giunta asks Katie Hansen to break down the timeline clearly for families.

Mercedes Narcisse

I appreciate that.

Mercedes Narcisse

Now I'm already hearing from my office, from parents and students who doesn't know what's required of them anymore.

Mercedes Narcisse

They sound like they're confused.

Mercedes Narcisse

Something like something and they tell you they don't know what's going on.

Mercedes Narcisse

What is DOE doing right now to make sure every family knows exactly what their children need to graduate?

Danielle Giunta

Yes, thank you so much.

Danielle Giunta

You know, we are seeing too that

Danielle Giunta

Even the more we talk about things, the more people are taking one piece or understanding one piece.

Danielle Giunta

So if you don't mind, I am going to ask if we can give Katie a few minutes to kind of just break it down.

Mercedes Narcisse

If my chair is not going to kill me.

Mercedes Narcisse

Yes.

Mercedes Narcisse

Break it down.

Eric Dinowitz

We are a nonviolent city council.

Eric Dinowitz

There will be no murder here today.

Eric Dinowitz

You may.

Danielle Giunta

Because I think your wish is also our priority.

Danielle Giunta

Really very clearly say exactly how this

Danielle Giunta

timeline does look so parents know what to expect and then even some parents that are more in the out years that more information is coming and that we will be partnering with them to get that out

Danielle Giunta

but for now katie can you just crystal clear for us uh what to expect over the next few years sure thank you