New York City’s 2026 budget introduces significant investments aimed at improving child care, expanding access to 2K programs, and enhancing special education services. With a budget of $115.9 billion, Mayor Eric Adams and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams have agreed on initiatives that will make child care more affordable for working parents, particularly a new pilot program targeting low-income families. Additionally, the budget allocates funds for child care vouchers and aims to enhance support for preschoolers with disabilities, addressing long waitlists and unmet service needs.
One of the biggest wins for families in this year's budget is a brand-new pilot program called 2-K. It's the first of its kind and aims to make child care more affordable.
The new budget adds an extra $70 million toward special education services. The goal is to cut down on long waitlists and make sure kids get the support they're legally entitled to.
The city's putting $10 million into the 2-K program, with plans to create hundreds of new child care spots through the Department of Education.
The city is also putting $220 million into its child care voucher program, which helps low-income families afford essential child care services.
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