State senators, advocates rally against Gov. Hochul’s plan to expand charter schools in NYC

Key Facts

• Nearly two dozen state senators and advocates rallied outside City Hall in below-freezing conditions Friday against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to expand the number of charter schools in New York City.
• The proposed changes, outlined in her executive budget earlier this week, would scrap a regional limit on charters issued in the city and revive so-called “zombie” charters — schools that count toward a statewide charter cap but have ceased operations.
• State Senators rally against the governor's charter school proposals, as outlined in her executive budget on the steps of City Hall on Feb. 3, 2023.
• (Cayla Bamberger)

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