Throughout four deliberation sessions, Assembly Members decided to advance this idea to one of the final borough ballots for New Yorkers to vote on. The idea has been edited by Assembly Members and CEC staff to fit ballot character limits and remove all references to specific institutions and geographies. Here is the final idea title and description as it will appear on the ballot:

Know Your Rights Workshops for Youth

Summer and after-school programs in English and Spanish for teens in civics, knowing your immigration rights, and how to work with elected officials.

Know Your Rights: Youth Workshop

On the Ballot
Idea Submission for The People's Money:
Host summer and afterschool programs for teen in harlem in civics - know your rights against ICE, how to write a letter to your elected official, etc. English and Spanish.
What is the problem your idea aims to address?
Students in Harlem need civics lessons to ensure they know their rights and can help their families.
Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply
Youth (under 24)
Public Housing Residents
Justice Impacted People
Limited English Speakers
Immigrants / Migrants
LGBTQIA+ People
Unhoused People

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Know Your Rights: Youth Workshop

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