NYC Council earmarks $1 million to teach students about 9/11
The New York City Council approved a $1 million scholarship to fund free 9/11 Memorial & Museum field trips for eighth-grade students.
At a wreath-laying ceremony ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks, City Council Speaker Julie Menin revealed a $1 million investment to broaden the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s outreach. The funding, secured in the FY 2027 budget, will primarily subsidize free field trips for the city’s 20,000 eighth-grade public-school students, covering costs that can exceed $23 per pupil. An additional $250,000 will be directed toward virtual programming, enabling remote access and classroom resources.
Menin emphasized the goal of teaching the next generation about the tragedy, the heroism of first responders, and the city’s rebuilding efforts. The museum will also launch a live digital learning experience on the anniversary, featuring on-demand footage and staff interaction. The program seeks to keep the memory of 9/11 alive for those who did not experience it firsthand.
Why it matters
It ensures that New York’s youth learn the history and lessons of 9/11 through direct museum experiences.
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