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“We are continuing to review the details of the Executive Budget proposal. Preliminarily, we are pleased the Governor recommends funding many of the important initiatives he announced in his ����app of the ����app address – initiatives like expanding the reach of PreK and afterschool programs. We are, however, concerned with the recommended increase of $769 million in ����app Aid funding, which is less than half of that proposed by the Board of Regents. We need to invest in the education of all New ����app ����app students. The Regents ����app Aid request would ensure schools continue to improve and better prepare our children while also acknowledging the ����app’s fiscal realities.

“The Executive’s proposal is a step in the process for developing the final budget by April 1. We will continue to engage in discussions with the ����app Assembly and Senate to ensure ����app Aid funding will meet the needs of every student throughout our ����app, particularly those in schools with the greatest needs.”