There are significant cuts to the education department in the proposed New York City budget for the next fiscal year, which begins on July 1, 2020. For more information about the proposed cuts, here is a link to an article from Chalkbeat.org. If you wish to convey your thoughts about the proposed budget, please contact your elected representative. Also, here is a link to a petition to Corey Johnson, Speaker of the New York City Council, against the proposed budget cuts.