As New York’s 2025 legislative session begins, a major topic of discussion is how to update the state’s school funding formula, which currently allocates $24.9 billion to districts, including over $9.5 billion for New York City. NeQuan McLean, president of the New York City’s District 16 Community Education Council, is raising alarms about potential cuts to Title I funding, which supports low-income students, warning of the unclear impact these cuts could have on city schools. At the same time, lawmakers are concerned about President Trump’s proposed education policies, which could include drastic reductions in federal funding, putting additional strain on state and city budgets.