New York lawmakers are contemplating a proposal that would reduce oversight of religious schools, particularly benefiting the Hasidic Jewish community. This potential change, part of a state budget deal, has alarmed education experts, including State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa, who opined that such alterations could jeopardize the education of children attending these institutions. Key discussions in the budget negotiations revolve around whether to delay potential repercussions for private schools neglecting basic educational requirements while receiving state funding. Lowering accountability standards for these schools is also under consideration, prompting debates on the implications for students' futures.
Betty Rosa, the state's education commissioner, expressed profound concern over proposed changes to oversight for religious schools, stating it compromises the future of children attending those schools.
A potential budget deal could significantly weaken oversight of private schools, raising alarms among education experts about the quality of education provided to children in these institutions.
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