8/06/2009: Senate Passes NYC School Governance Legislation

“As a State Senator I was given a mandate from my district to ensure


their concerns are heard and they are afforded a seat at the table


when it comes to the education of the city’s 1.1 million school


children,” said Senator Shirley Huntley, School Governance Task Force


co-chair. “I am pleased key amendments included in the school


governance bill will increase the accountability and transparency of


the city’s education system, and more importantly increase parental


involvement