Council to approve bill giving millions to small NYC religious, private schools to hire guards

City council set to pave way for nearly 400 small-town religious and private schools to get millions Big Apple experiences taxpayer dollars to add security guards increase in hate threats,

Under the new bill, which is expected to pass through the council on Thursday, the city would reduce the number of students required to be eligible for the school safety program from 300 to 150.

Councilman Justin Brannon (D-Brooklyn) said, “No matter what type of school their children attend, public or private, every New York City parent deserves the peace of mind that comes from knowing That their kids are safe in school.” , who sponsored the bill.

“The overwhelming majority of small, non-public schools cannot afford security guards. Now they won’t have to worry.”

The reduced headcount requirement would allow about 384 more schools to apply for the reimbursement program, making funding available for guards at private city educational institutions with about 100,000 students.

$19.8 million program That is expected to double to $40 million if signed into law by Mayor Eric Adams.

bill expected To easily pass the full city council on Thursday afternoon with a nearly veto-proof majority of co-sponsors.

“The passage of this important extension of Local Law 2 represents a major step forward in protecting more of our students, including those attending Jewish, Islamic, and Catholic schools – which is especially important at this time when faith -based crime is at an all-time high, said Sidney Altfield, executive director of Teach NYS.