Mayor de Blasio Signs Onto Councilman King’s Bill Regarding Co-location Reporting In City Schools

Yesterday, Mayor de Blasio signed Introductory Number 12-A, requiring the Department of Education to report on demographic and academic information on co-located schools. 

“Today’s signing of Intro 12 signifies the beginning of a conversation on how do we establish ‘one’ education system for all of our children,” said said Council Member Andy King, who sponsored the bill. “The comparison of co-located schools allows us to assess best practices and strategies, as well as increase parental involvement that will help us better educate our children. I am thankful to Mayor De Blasio, Speaker Mark-Viverito, the Council’s Education Committee under the leadership of my colleague Council Member Dromm, and the City Council District 12 Staff for helping Intro 12 become a reality.”

These reports will be submitted to the Council annually, beginning on August 30, 2015 and posted to the DOE’s website.The demographic data will include a comparison of race, ethnicity, English Language Learner status, special education status, and percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch in charter and non-charter schools that are co-located.

These reports will allow parents and community members to more easily review and assess how co-located schools are performing. The bill was approved by the City Council at the Stated Meeting on June 11. In his remarks, the Mayor thanked the City Council, including the bill’s sponsor Council Member Andy King.

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