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Chancellor Supports 4-Year Extension of Mayoral Control

2/11/2026

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Kamar Samuels, the Schools Chancellor, announced support for a four-year extension of mayoral control over New York City public schools, reversing Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pledge to end it.
He said centralized oversight under mayoral control can expedite state-mandated class-size reductions.
During a City Council hearing, council members supported mayoral control but urged oversight, and Samuels stated schools should be safe havens and outlined staff training for encounters with federal agents.

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Kamar Samuels, the Schools Chancellor, announced support for a four-year extension of mayoral control over New York City public schools, reversing Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pledge to end it.
He said centralized oversight under mayoral control can expedite state-mandated class-size reductions.
During a City Council hearing, council members supported mayoral control but urged oversight, and Samuels stated schools should be safe havens and outlined staff training for encounters with federal agents.