Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled a $331 million "After School for All" program aimed at expanding after-school opportunities, adding 20,000 new seats for K-5 students over three years. This initiative supports 184,000 students in K-8, enhancing access to sports, arts, and academic enrichment activities. Adams emphasized that investing in afterschool programs not only benefits students but also saves taxpayers significant costs by reducing remediation and grade repetition, highlighting the broader societal advantages of investing in youth programs.
"This massive infusion of funds will improve our current programs and bring new afterschool programs to an additional 20,000 K-5 students, serving a total 184,000 K-8 students."
"For every $1 investment in afterschool programs, New York State saves taxpayers $3 in reduced costs for student remediation and grade repetition."
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