Assemblyman David Weprin

Assemblymember David Weprin represents the 24th Assembly District in Queens, N.Y., which includes parts or all of the neighborhoods of Jamaica Estates, Jamaica Hill, Hillcrest, Hollis Woods, Hollis Hills, Richmond Hill, and Briarwood. Assemblymember Weprin is Co-President of the National Association of Jewish Legislators and is a leading voice in New York on Jewish issues. This article originally appeared in the Albany Times Union newspaper.

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Yeshivas Play A Valuable Role In Their Communities

By Assemblyman David Weprin

Similar support is given in public schools, where a large segment of the student population may also be English language learners; the only difference is the language being spoken.