FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR- 275-09 June 17, 2009 STATEMENT OF MAYOR BLOOMBERG ON ASSEMBLY PASSAGE OF SCHOOL GOVERNANCE LEGISLATION “I applaud the Assembly for passing a school governance bill today that allows progress in our schools to continue. The bill makes many changes to current law but – importantly – it maintains the central accountability that has been the driving force behind the dramatic turnaround we have seen in our school system. Although the legislation is not everything I would have asked for, I want to thank Speaker Silver and Education Committee Chair Nolan for their efforts and for creating a process that included numerous opportunities for public comment. The resulting bill is stronger for their efforts.” MEDIA CONTACT: Stu Loeser (212) 788-2958 |
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