Issue Position: Funding for Public Schools

Issue Position

New York State has consistently underfunded its neediest school districts. The Foundation Aid system has been hijacked by wealthy, politically powerful school districts, and the schools with greatest needs suffer. It is time to target taxpayer funding for public schools to the places where it will have the greatest impact.

The IDC was funded by donations from hedge funds that profit from charter schools, which, in turn, siphon taxpayer money away from the public schools. I do not support for-profit charter schools.

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