Agudath Israel Delegation in Albany Focuses on Security Grants for Institutions

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This week, a delegation from Agudath Israel of America made its way to the capitol in Albany to meet with legislators regarding key issues affecting the community.

The Nonpublic School Safety Equipment Grant (NPSE) reimburses schools for safety and security measures, guaranteeing an improvement in their ability to keep their students safe, and Agudah advocates encouraged all the legislators they met with to support a doubling of the NPSE allocation to $90 million.

Another issue discussed was universal school lunch. Last year, the New York State budget included an allocation that partially funded universal school meals. Agudah, together with other advocates, is advocating strongly for an allocation to fully fund universal school meals.

“Agudah firmly believes in the importance of legislators having the opportunity to meet their constituents face-to-face, really getting to see the communities they represent,” said Rabbi Yeruchim Silber, director of New York government relations. “Bringing groups of community members to Albany facilitates that goal and helps the Agudah better advocate for our communities.”