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Hochul, Looking to 2026, Pushed to Weaken Oversight of Religious Schools

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As Gov. Kathy Hochul prepares for what is likely to be a tough re-election fight next year, she is promoting a state budget deal stuffed with politically popular initiatives aimed at making life in New York more affordable. She has been less eager to talk about a consequential last-minute addition to the budget that is…

New York May Weaken Its Oversight Over Religious Schools

alishpagda08@gmail.com4 months ago011 mins

New York lawmakers are considering a measure that would dramatically weaken their oversight over religious schools, potentially a major victory for the state’s Hasidic Jewish community. The proposal, which could become part of a state budget deal, has raised profound concern among education experts, including the state education commissioner, Betty Rosa, who said in an…