Plan includes an immediate $182 million going to schools for next year to support class size reduction
NEW YORK, NY(TIP): New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is proud to announce the release of the draft version of the second annual Class Size Reduction Plan for the 2024-2025 school year. In this plan, district-level targets have been set to improve the percent of classes at or below the new class size caps by 3% across all districts. Principals are being given a menu of optional implementation strategies to select from to meet this goal, including using new funding to hire staff, repurposing space, optimizing teacher programming, reallocating existing funding, and utilizing virtual learning. They will have flexibility in how they utilize these strategies or others, working with superintendents and school communities.
To support implementation, NYCPS is providing an additional $45 million in Contracts for Excellence funds and $137 million earmarked exclusively for class size reduction, focused on high-need schools with space availability.
This comprehensive plan aims to ensure continued compliance with class size regulations and further enhance the learning environment across the city.
“Our draft class size reduction plan for the 2024-2025 school year outlines clear, actionable steps to ensure we remain in compliance with the class size law,” said Schools Chancellor David C. Banks. “Further, it provides targeted support for high-need schools and supports robust teacher recruitment – powered by $182 million in new school funding. By working collaboratively with the United Federation of Teachers and the Council for School Supervisors and Administrators, we are committed to creating optimal learning environments that will set our students up for success.”
Additional Highlights of the Plan:
Current Compliance and Projections:
NYCPS has maintained a rate of 40% of classes at or below the caps for the 2023-2024 school year, surpassing the required benchmark of 20%.
For the 2024-2025 school year, the plan provides the support necessary to maintain compliance with the law, which requires 40% of classes to be at or below the new class size caps.
District and Borough Compliance:
Districts with the highest rates of classes at or below the caps include Districts 23 (Ocean Hill, Brownsville), 7 (Mott Haven, Melrose), and 16 (Stuyvesant Heights, Crown Heights).
The Bronx leads in borough-wide percentage of classes at or below the caps at 54%, while Staten Island has the lowest rate at 24%.
Focus on High-Need Schools:
Schools with the most need have the lowest class sizes overall, with 62% of their classes at or below the caps. In contrast, only 25% of classes in schools with the least need are at or below the caps.
Space and Staffing Requirements:
An estimated approx. 540 schools require additional space for full compliance at the end of the phase-in in SY 2027-28, pending confirmation from Principals following a survey and review process.
NYCPS anticipates the need to hire 10-12,000 teachers, including 3-4,000 special education teachers, to support the reduction in class sizes.
Teacher Recruitment and Pathways:
Enhanced recruitment efforts include an earlier application window for high-needs schools, peer recruiters, school tours, and increased early recruitment stipends.
NYCPS is expanding pathways for students, paraprofessionals, and teacher aides to transition into teaching roles.
Capital Planning:
In collaboration with the School Construction Authority, NYCPS is working to increase the number of available seats in high-need areas. The plan includes the addition of 27,000 seats from previous capital plans and recommendations for converting spaces in 25 schools to achieve compliance.
The New York City class size reduction law, passed in 2022 by the New York State Legislature, sets new caps for classes in NYC Public Schools. The law set specific benchmarks for compliance over a five year timeframe, starting with a 20% compliance rate for the 2023-2024 school year, increasing to 40% for the 2024-2025 school year. Schools are required to work towards these benchmarks until full phase-in in SY 2027-28.
I like this blog very much, Its a very nice office to read and find information.
A lot of the things you claim is supprisingly precise and it makes me wonder why I had not looked at this with this light previously. This piece truly did switch the light on for me personally as far as this particular subject matter goes. However at this time there is one factor I am not necessarily too comfy with and whilst I attempt to reconcile that with the main theme of the position, allow me see exactly what all the rest of the readers have to say.Well done.
This is the correct blog for anybody who desires to find out about this topic. You notice a lot its nearly exhausting to argue with you (not that I actually would want…HaHa). You positively put a new spin on a topic thats been written about for years. Nice stuff, simply great!
Simply want to say your article is as astounding. The clearness in your post is simply excellent and i can assume you are a professional on this subject. Fine along with your permission allow me to grasp your RSS feed to stay up to date with drawing close post. Thank you 1,000,000 and please keep up the enjoyable work.
Hi would you mind stating which blog platform you’re working with? I’m planning to start my own blog soon but I’m having a difficult time selecting between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your layout seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something completely unique. P.S My apologies for being off-topic but I had to ask!
I like this site its a master peace ! Glad I noticed this on google .
You have observed very interesting points! ps nice web site.
You have brought up a very great points, regards for the post.
Whoa! This blog looks just like my old one! It’s on a completely different topic but it has pretty much the same layout and design. Wonderful choice of colors!
I have been absent for a while, but now I remember why I used to love this site. Thank you, I will try and check back more frequently. How frequently you update your website?
I will right away seize your rss as I can’t in finding your e-mail subscription hyperlink or e-newsletter service. Do you have any? Kindly permit me recognise so that I may subscribe. Thanks.
I am glad to be one of many visitors on this great internet site (:, regards for posting.
I like this site very much so much great information.
The heart of your writing whilst appearing reasonable originally, did not settle perfectly with me personally after some time. Somewhere throughout the paragraphs you actually managed to make me a believer but only for a short while. I nevertheless have got a problem with your jumps in logic and one would do nicely to help fill in those gaps. In the event you can accomplish that, I could certainly be impressed.
Good day! I know this is kind of off topic but I was wondering if you knew where I could get a captcha plugin for my comment form? I’m using the same blog platform as yours and I’m having trouble finding one? Thanks a lot!
I really like your writing style, good info, thank you for putting up :D. “Inquiry is fatal to certainty.” by Will Durant.
I’ve recently started a web site, the info you offer on this website has helped me greatly. Thanks for all of your time & work.
I’ve been surfing online more than 3 hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours. It’s pretty worth enough for me. Personally, if all web owners and bloggers made good content as you did, the web will be a lot more useful than ever before.
Your house is valueble for me. Thanks!…
Hey there would you mind sharing which blog platform you’re working with? I’m going to start my own blog in the near future but I’m having a hard time selecting between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your design and style seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something completely unique. P.S Apologies for being off-topic but I had to ask!
Thank you for all your valuable labor on this blog. My daughter takes pleasure in participating in investigations and it’s really obvious why. My spouse and i hear all regarding the powerful ways you produce both useful and interesting tips on the web blog and therefore attract participation from visitors about this issue then our child is actually understanding a whole lot. Enjoy the rest of the new year. You have been doing a really great job.
Hi, Neat post. There’s an issue together with your website in internet explorer, could check thisK IE nonetheless is the market chief and a large part of other people will leave out your fantastic writing because of this problem.
Thank you, I have recently been searching for info about this subject for ages and yours is the best I’ve discovered so far. But, what about the conclusion? Are you sure about the source?
Incredible! This blog looks exactly like my old one! It’s on a completely different topic but it has pretty much the same page layout and design. Great choice of colors!