Today the Orthodox Union – Teach NYS commended Mayor Bill de Blasio, City Council Member David Greenfield, Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the New York City Council on an agreement to expand security for City schoolchildren by funding security guards at nonpublic schools. The agreement caps more than two years of grassroots advocacy by the Orthodox Union – Teach NYS urging the City to better protect all its students.

“As security is increased in light of recent events and religious communities face especially heightened concerns, it is especially critical that all students are protected regardless of what kind of school they attend,” said Maury Litwack, Director of State Political Affairs for the Orthodox Union.

“Every child deserves a safe learning environment, and the agreement today is a significant victory for the thousands of families who stood behind this bill. We thank Mayor de Blasio, Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, and the entire City Council for taking decisive action to support the nonpublic school community during this challenging time, and we thank Council Member David Greenfield for his unyielding, determined advocacy and leadership,” said Allen Fagin, Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union.

(YWN Desk – NYC)