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On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM, the New York City Council Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education, chaired by Jennifer Gutiérrez, convened at 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2. The sole agenda item was Resolution 0650-2026, opposing a federally proposed rule change titled "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs" and calling on the federal government to protect and expand access to high-quality early childhood education. All seven subcommittee members were present. The resolution was approved unanimously via roll call vote.
Good morning, and welcome to the New York City Council. Committee vote for early childhood education at this time. Please place all devices on silent on no one to stop for a day. First, I want to acknowledge my colleagues who are all punctual and who are here waiting for me, starting with Councilmember Gail Brewer and Councilmember Simka Felder, Councilmembers Julie Wan, Councilmember Rita Joseph, um, and I believe Councilmember Kevin Riley will be here in a minute. Um today, the subcommittee will be considering resolution six fifty, sponsored by myself, opposing the federally proposed rule change titled Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, and calling on the federal government to prioritize protecting and growing access to high quality education for young children. Research shows that children who participate in Head Start programs outperform their peers who did not attend Head Start on every cognitive and social emotional domain measured by the time they enter kindergarten. Oh Riley, aye. Continuation roll call subcommittee on early child education resolution 650, Councilmember, Santos World Sound. No obstinations, Mount Chair, that is a full committee.