{"id":258304,"date":"2026-06-07T17:03:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T17:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/258304\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T17:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T17:03:08","slug":"nyc-public-schools-will-not-be-hit-with-budget-cuts-next-year-mamdani-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/258304\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC public schools will not be hit with budget cuts next year, Mamdani says"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels opened a new early childhood education center in Downtown Brooklyn on Tuesday, April 21.<\/p>\n

Photo by Lloyd Mitchell<\/p>\n

NYC public schools will not face budget cuts next year, keeping funding secure for various programs and instruction, Mayor Zohran Mamdami\u2019s administration told amNewYork on Sunday.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Even as public school enrollment dropped<\/a> nearly 10% over the previous six years \u2014 a factor that often dictates how much money schools receive \u2014 the administration said the schools\u2019 budget will remain steady, or possibly even increase, to support the 2026-2027 academic year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Total funding<\/a> for the 2025-2026 school year was $44.6 billion.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

The news follows months of headlines about the mayor\u2019s budget for the city, which is now at $124.7 billion and under review in the City Council.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

The NYC City Council pressed education officials during a public hearing in March about the budget, but at the time, the administration could not yet confirm if the nation\u2019s largest public school system would face cuts. But on June 7, the mayor confirmed that in order for schools to stay stable, and as teachers and other educators prepare for the next school year, funding has to at least stay as is, meaning schools will be allowed to keep their funding even if enrollment drops. It is a scenario officials call \u201cholding schools harmless.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs our public school system<\/a> enters a new era under Chancellor Kamar Samuels\u2013one rooted in excellence, equity and opportunity for every student\u2013we will be holding schools harmless in funding allocations for the coming school year,\u201d the mayor said. \u201cThis investment reflects our belief that students and educators deserve stability as they prepare for the year ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

The mayor added that he was mindful of the taxpayer, too, when making the funding decision.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are also committed to responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, and will evaluate all programs and spending to ensure resources deliver results for students and families,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Samuels said it is possible funding could even increase next year, but did not elaborate on how much additional financial support schools could receive.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we continue building a system that supports academically rigorous integrated schools, we are proud to be providing stability by maintaining or increasing school funding this year,\u201d the chancellor explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Over the years, teachers have said that cuts have impacted programs, even forcing them to sometimes purchase materials for the classroom using their own money.\n<\/p>\n

According to a Chalkbeat article in March<\/a>, the \u201chold harmless\u201d funding is a small share of the more than $16 billion the Department of Education spends on public schools and instruction this school year. The article also states that on dozens of campuses, the money represents more than 10% their initial allocations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Mamdani doubled down on the importance of schools to communities in NYC.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are community centers for our families, a warm meal every day for every child, a resource for young people struggling, and a respite for our city\u2019s kids, no matter their zip code, immigration status or the language they speak,\u201d the mayor said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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