Overview
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city will not ask the immigration status of children enrolling in 3‑K, pre‑K and related free childcare programs.
- He described the initiative as serving every New Yorker and reaffirmed New York City’s sanctuary policies.
- Mamdani said ICE agents may not enter schools, hospitals, city properties or contractor sites unless they present a judicial warrant.
- Governor Kathy Hochul has pledged to partner with the city to expand free care for two‑year‑olds and strengthen 3‑K toward universal access.
- Applications are open for the coming school year, and the Daily Caller reports an enrollment deadline of Feb. 27 as protests against ICE took place the same day.