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New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks faced questions from Congress about antisemitism in the city’s schools, including a pro-Hamas teacher and a principal who remained on the payroll after an antisemitic riot. Banks defended the school system’s response, stating that several staff members and school leaders have been removed or disciplined, at least 30 students have been suspended, and all 1,600 principals have been retrained on the discipline code.

Mayor Eric Adams will continue to have authority over the city’s public schools after an agreement between Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers. The passed budget bill includes a two-year extension of mayoral control, meaning Adams and the next mayor elected in 2025 will maintain oversight of the largest school system in the country.