What is the Campaign for Fiscal Equity?

Our Mission Statement:
Founded in 1993, The Campaign for Fiscal Equity, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, is a coalition of parent organizations, community school boards, concerned citizens, and advocacy groups. We seek to reform New York State's school finance system to ensure adequate resources and the opportunity for a sound basic education for all students in New York City. Our efforts will also help secure the same opportunity for students throughout the state who are not currently receiving a sound basic education.

What is the significance of CFE v. State?
In 1993, CFE filed a constitutional challenge to New York State's school finance system, claiming that it underfunds New York City's public schools and denies its students their constitutional right to the opportunity for a sound basic education. In 2003, the Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, ruled in favor of CFE and ordered the State to undertake sweeping reforms. read more

Our Staff:
Geri D. Palast, Executive Director
Helaine K. Doran, Deputy Director
Jean Laupus, Director of Special Projects
Liza E. Biscette-James, Office Manager

Our Board of Directors, Board of Advisors and Counsel:
Board of Directors
Board of Advisors
Counsel

If you would like to support CFE's work, please send your donation to:

Campaign for Fiscal Equity, Inc.
110 William Street, Suite 2602
New York, NY 10038