Establishes the Beacon School Pilot Program in New York City schools to reduce gang and gun violence.
The New York City Beacon School Act establishes the Beacon School Pilot Program in New York City schools. The program aims to reduce gang and gun violence by transforming public elementary and secondary schools into Beacon schools. These schools will offer a range of activities and services to participants of all ages, before and after school, in the evenings, and on weekends. The Beacon schools will focus on youth development, academic support, family strengthening, personal capacity building, and neighborhood safety.
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