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:

Instrument Lending with Lessons

A musical instrument lending program for youth that also provides music lessons. The lessons will be taught by professional instructors.

Instruments Lending

On the Ballot
Idea Submission for The People's Money:
A free instrument lending program with free community instrument lessons. The instruments are free to rent a couple weeks at a time. The lessons will be once a week and hosted by a volunteer in a large classroom setting.
What is the problem your idea aims to address?
It brings positive social outlets to society. Children have lost accessible music education and afterschool clubs.
Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply
Youth (under 24)

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Instruments Lending

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