Revisiting My Capitol Hill Testimony
In June 2024, I testified in front of the House Education and Workforce Committee about the migrant crisis and the impact on kids in NYC. Will things now begin to change? Your thoughts...
Earlier this year I was invited to testify as a witness to the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education during the June 4 session entitled: “The Consequences of Biden’s Border Chaos for K-12 Schools.”
There hasn’t been much change-to-date, but there is hope that this might turn around as a new administration enters in January. My written testimony:
Resources to better understand the situation:
NYC Independent Budget Office Asylum Seeker Cost Projections For Fiscal Years 2025 & 2026.
US-Mexico Border Is World's Deadliest Land Crossing for Migrants.
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli report: “Nation's Report Card” Underscores New York's Need for Academic Recovery.
Massive increase in the number of kids crossing the border alone in the past 4 years.
What are your thoughts? Will we finally turn the tides? Do you think people understand the impact on women and children?