Mayor Adams Reverses Course on Education Cuts Amid Budget Talks

NYC schools to receive $127 million boost to maintain programs and avoid summer school reductions.

$75 million allocated to stabilize budgets for schools with declining enrollment.
$20 million restored to extend hours and days for the Summer Rising program.
$32 million directed to sustain programs initially funded by expiring federal aid.
Initiatives include teacher recruitment, computer science education, and restorative justice.
Final budget negotiations with the City Council continue, with a deadline of July 1.