District 28 committee presses for school space as class‑size law takes effect

The Class Size Law Committee of New York City Geographic District #28 met June 23 to discuss how the district plans to meet state class‑size mandates amid widespread overcrowding and a projected wave of new housing in the Jamaica area.

Committee co‑chair Simone opened the meeting by thanking participants and noting the group’s progress this year: “we've come a long way,” she said, welcoming updates from district staff and community partners. The meeting centered on two linked problems: limited physical classroom space and the funding and approvals needed to build or repurpose space.

Why it matters: the committee said District 28 faces immediate capacity constraints that make implementing the class‑size law difficult without new seats. Participants pointed to ongoing talks with the Queens borough president’s (QBP) office and early site assessments with the goal of identifying locations where schools, annexes or classroom space could be added.

District staff reported incremental steps but no finalized plans. Raj and Vic (district representatives) described ongoing…