Lawmakers omit Gov’s charter plan

Lawmakers omit Gov’s charter plan

Gov. Hochul’s proposal to lift the cap on New York City charter schools was omitted from both the Senate and Assembly one-house budgets, which were released this week, as some advocates continue pushing despite little support from lawmakers.“We’re very disappointed…

Lawmakers eye later school starts

It’s a scenario that many families know all too well. Early each morning, parents struggle to rouse sleepy teenagers, get them in the car or to the bus stop, then hope they are prepared for the school day.