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2027 Class Size Reduction Plan
Coverage of 2027 Class Size Reduction Plan in the Nexus archive.
- NYC Public Schools roll out class size plan to meet state mandates. Here’s what it means for students and parents.
NYC Public Schools announced a 2027 Class Size Reduction Plan with a $1.5 billion investment in school expansions to meet state mandates requiring smaller class sizes. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and School Chancellor Kamar Samuels emphasized partnerships with City Hall, the State, and Unions to address space constraints and reduce student-teacher ratios to no more than 25 students per class.