Amid a surge in hate threats in the Big Apple, the City Council will clear the way for about 400 small city religious and private schools to receive millions of taxpayer dollars to hire more security guards.
Under a new bill expected to pass the Legislature on Thursday, the city would reduce the number of students needed to qualify for the school safety program from 300 to 150.
“It doesn't matter what type of school your kids attend, public or private, every parent in New York City deserves the peace of mind that their kids are safe while at school,” Justin said.・Said City Councilman Brannan (Democrat, Brooklyn). , sponsor of the bill.
“The overwhelming majority of small, non-public schools cannot afford security guards. Now they don't have to worry.”
The reduction in staffing requirements will allow about 384 more schools to apply for the reimbursement program, which will provide funding for security guards at urban private educational institutions with about 100,000 students.
The $19.8 million program is expected to double to $40 million if signed into law by Mayor Eric Adams.
bill is expected easily passes the entire city council It was held Thursday afternoon with a majority of co-sponsors with near-veto power.
“The passage of this important expansion of Local Law 2 represents a major step toward protecting more students, including those attending Jewish, Muslim, and Catholic schools. This is especially important at a time when crime is surging.''Teach NYS Executive Director Sidney Altfield said.
