Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Advocates Mandatory Full-Day Kindergarten in NYS

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Westchester United held a press conference at St. Gabriel's Church on Monday, December 3rd at 11:00 to discuss mandatory kindergarten in New York State.

New York is one of only eight states in the country that does not require school districts to offer kindergarten. Paulin plans to introduce legislation in the upcoming legislative session to mandate kindergarten for all 5-year-olds in the state and to require that kindergarten be full-day.

"I am honored to work with Westchester United on this critical issue, and to bring their agenda to Albany," Paulin said. "Kindergarten is a crucial time for children's development and those who attend kindergarten have much brighter futures. It is imperative that all children in New York State have access to kindergarten, regardless of which school district they happen to live in."
Westchester United is a network of synagogues, churches, mosques and other community organizations in Westchester County.

For more information, contact: Stephanie Amann, Office of Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (914) 723-1115 / (518) 455-5585