# NYC Mayor Mamdani Unveils 2034 Racial Equity Plan

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched a comprehensive racial equity plan with 200+ goals to be reported on biennially.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the Racial Equity Plan (REP) on a Tuesday, establishing the city's first comprehensive strategy to address racial disparities. [^1]

A source close to the matter confirmed to AFP on 2026-05-21 that New York City will ban the use of artificial intelligence by students in public schools until 8th grade. [^2]

Mayor Mamdani stated that the plan aims to achieve a 'drastic' increase in affordable housing by 2034. [^3]

The plan sets a goal to reduce unemployment rates among Black, Latino, and Asian-American populations, arguing that economic growth does not benefit everyone equally. [^4]

The Racial Equity Plan consists of over 400 pages, containing more than 200 objectives and over 600 indicators to track progress. [^5]

Teachers and parents have opposed the use of AI in schools due to fears it could harm children's mental health, cognitive development, and have an environmental impact. [^6]

The use of AI will be permitted only in high school, which begins in 9th grade in the US school system, according to the source. [^7]

Even in high school, AI use will be restricted to specific cases such as learning about the technology itself, according to the source. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the Racial Equity Plan (REP) on a Tuesday, establishing the city's first comprehensive strategy to address racial disparities. (Clarín, News)
2. A source close to the matter confirmed to AFP on 2026-05-21 that New York City will ban the use of artificial intelligence by students in public schools until 8th grade. (El Universo, News)
3. Mayor Mamdani stated that the plan aims to achieve a 'drastic' increase in affordable housing by 2034. (Clarín, News)
4. The plan sets a goal to reduce unemployment rates among Black, Latino, and Asian-American populations, arguing that economic growth does not benefit everyone equally. (Clarín, News)
5. The Racial Equity Plan consists of over 400 pages, containing more than 200 objectives and over 600 indicators to track progress. (Clarín, News)
6. Teachers and parents have opposed the use of AI in schools due to fears it could harm children's mental health, cognitive development, and have an environmental impact. (El Universo, News)
7. The use of AI will be permitted only in high school, which begins in 9th grade in the US school system, according to the source. (El Universo, News)
8. Even in high school, AI use will be restricted to specific cases such as learning about the technology itself, according to the source. (El Universo, News)

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