Early Intervention
(Separate Website)
Information on the rights of eligible infants and toddlers with special need to receive early intervention services.
By: Advocates for Children of New York, Inc.
The Early Intervention Program: A Parent's Guide for Children With Special Needs - Birth to Age 3
(Separate Website)
Detailed information about the Early Intervention Program in New York State for children birth to age three.
By: New York State Department of Health
New York City Early Intervention Guidelines
(Separate Website)
Information provided by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on availability of services for infants to three year olds, including brochures for parents and doctors, referral forms, and evaluation provider directions and requirements.
By: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Steps to Early Intervention: A Guide for New York City Parents
(Separate Website)
For families in New York City, step by step information on how the Early Intervention program works, including legal rights and eligibility issues.
By: Advocates for Children of New York, Inc.
Early Intervention
(Separate Website)
The Legal Aid Society's self-help website with information on early intervention, special education, and other education issues.
By: Legal Aid Society
Early Childhood Direction Center Contacts
(Separate Website)
New York State Early Childhood Direction Center contact information. The ECDCs provide information about programs and services for young children, ages birth through five, who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities and help families obtain services for their children.
By: New York State Education Department
Appeals to the Commissioner Involving Homeless Children and Youth
(Separate Website)
This site contains information about the regulations that govern appeals to the State Education Commissioner when there is a disagreement about enrollment, school selection or transportation for a homeless student.
By: New York State Education Department
Appeals to the Commissioner of Education
(Separate Website)
Certain decisions regarding education can be appealed to the New York State Commissioner of Education, including disputes about suspensions, homeless student rights, promotion, school transfers and No Child Left Behind. The NY State Education Department's website contains instructions and sample forms for filing an appeal.
By: New York State Education Department
Decisions of the Commissioner of Education
(Separate Website)
The NY State Education Department's Office of Counsel publishes decisions made by the Commissioner of Education, including decisions on appeals regarding suspensions, homeless student rights, promotion, school transfers and No Child Left Behind.
By: New York State Education Department
Homeless Student Rights
(Separate Website)
The Legal Aid Society's website contains an overview of homeless student rights, including the rights of children who are awaiting foster care placement.
By: Legal Aid Society
McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 USC 11431
(Separate Website)
Go to the federal Education Department's website to read the text of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which provides protections to homeless students.
By: U.S. Department of Education
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)
(Separate Website)
NAEHCY is a national organization that provides professional development, resources and training for professionals who are involved in serving homeless children and youth.
By: National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
New York City Employment and Training Coalition: Top 100 NYC Workforce Providers
(Separate Website)
A directory of New York City's top workforce development providers.
By: New York City Employment and Training Coalition
New York City Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) Programs
(Separate Website)
A list of schools that offer transitional bilingual programs in New York City.
By: New York City Department of Education
New York State Education Department - Homeless Education
(Separate Website)
The New York State Education Department's provides statewide guidance on implementing the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
By: New York State Education Department
New York State Education Law Section 3209
(Separate Website)
Go to this website to read New York State's law pertaining to the education of homeless children.
By: New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACH)
New York State Technical and Educational Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS)
(Separate Website)
The NYS-TEACHS site contains a wealth of information about homeless student rights. It includes information about state and federal laws, forms, frequently asked questions, instructions on how to file an appeal, and contact information for school district liaisons throughout the state.
By: New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS)
Short Guide to the Educational Rights of Children and Youth in Temporary Housing in New York City
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Advocates for Children's guide to the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act for students in New York City.
By: New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS) at Advocates for Children
Short Guide to the Educational Rights of Children and Youth Living in Temporary Housing in New York State
(Separate Website)
This guide provides more detailed information about the rights of students experiencing homelessness, as well as useful contact information
By: NYS-TEACHS
Short Guide to Transportation for Students in Temporary Housing in New York State
(Separate Website)
An overview of school transportation available for students who are homeless in New York State
By: NYS-TEACHS
Students in Temporary Housing
(Separate Website)
Inside Schools provides an overview of homeless student rights.
By: Advocates for Children Insideschools website
Students in Temporary Housing Contact List
(Separate Website)
This link provides a list of New York City Department of Education liaisons for students in temporary housing.
By: New York City Department of Education
Students in Temporary Housing Guide for Parents
(Separate Website)
The Department of Education's guide to the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act for students in New York City.
By: New York City Department of Education
Students in Temporary Housing, Regulation of the Chancellor A-780
(Separate Website)
The New York City Chancellor's Regulations pertaining to homeless students can be found on this site.
By: New York City Department of Education
Who May Attend Public School
(Separate Website)
Legal information on who can go to school and where including special populations such as immigrants, children in temporary housing, emancipated minors, and students with disabilities.
By: Advocates for Children Insideschools website
Are you a victim of education discrimination? Find out how to file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
Enrolling in NYC schools
(Separate Website)
New York City Department of Education main page for information on enrolling in NYC schools.
By: New York City Department of Education
Pregnant & Parenting teens
(Separate Website)
New York City Department of Education information on programs for pregnant and parenting teens.
By: New York City Department of Education
Pregnant and Parenting Teens' Right to Stay in School
(Separate Website)
If you are a teen parent you have the right to stay in school. This factsheet provides information about the laws that protect you.
By: New York Civil Liberties Union Teen Health Initiative
Students! Know Your Educational Rights While in Foster Care
(Separate Website)
A fact sheet for children in foster care about their educational rights, and what steps to take if these rights are violated.
By: Advocates for Children of New York, Inc.
The right to attend school in NYC
(Separate Website)
Everything you?d ever need to know about the right to attend school in New York City, how to apply to and register for pre-k through high schools, including public and charter schools.
By: Advocates for Children Insideschools website
The Short List on Your Child's Rights
(Separate Website)
A summary of certain important educational rights, including special education, examination of records, school choice, and being held over.
By: Advocates for Children of New York, Inc.
Who May Attend Public School
(Separate Website)
Legal information on who can go to school and where including special populations such as immigrants, children in temporary housing, emancipated minors, and students with disabilities.
By: Advocates for Children Insideschools website
Admissions and registration: elementary through high school
(Separate Website)
Inside Schools' enrollment page, with links to specific information on elementary through high school admissions and registration.
By: Advocates for Children Insideschools website
Answers to some Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Immunization of Children Attending School
(Separate Website)
Questions and answers about school immunization/vaccination requirements including what to do if you can't afford it or don't want your child immunized.
By: Queens Legal Services
Applying for middle school
(Separate Website)
New York City Department of Education information on applying for middle school, organized by borough.
By: New York City Department of Education
Are you a victim of education discrimination? Find out how to file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
Enrolling in kindergarten
(Separate Website)
New York City Department of Education information on enrolling in Kindergarten.
By: New York City Department of Education
Exemption from immunization
(Separate Website)
New York City Department of regulations on how to obtain a religious or medical exemption from immunization requirements. This section starts on page 5 of this regulation.
By: New York City Department of Education
High school application and admission process
(Separate Website)
New York City Department of Education main page describing the high school application and admission process.
By: New York City Department of Education
How to Enroll (Register for School)
(Separate Website)
Information on the legal requirements for school registration, including what you need to bring with you when you register your child.
By: Advocates for Children Insideschools website
How to Transfer to a Better School
(Separate Website)
Information on your right to transfer your child to a better school and the recent changes to the procedures that need to be followed.
By: Advocates for Children Insideschools website
I do not speak English and my child goes to school in NYC. What are my rights to get information in my language?
Immunization and physical exam requirements
(Separate Website)
New York City Department of Education immunization and physical exam requirements for enrolling in public school.
By: New York City Department of Education
Immunizations required for school
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet contains information about what immunizations against disease (injections or shots) your child must have in order to attend school.
By: Advocates for Children Insideschools website
Progress Report Transfer Program
(Separate Website)
New York City Department of Education information on transferring out of schools that received an "F" on the city progress reports or that are being closed or phased-out.
By: New York City Department of Education
Re-Enrolling In Public Schools
(Separate Website)
This booklet provides information on how to enroll your child in his or her neighborhood school if your child has been out of the city or in another school zone.
By: The Children's Aid Society
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Registering Your Child for School: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
Answers to commonly asked questions about who may register for school how to register and what school your child may attend.
Registration Requirements
(Separate Website)
What to bring when you register your child at his or her new school.
By: Advocates for Children Insideschools website
Safety Transfers
(Separate Website)
Link to New York City Department of Education regulations on obtaining a safety transfer for a student who has been the victim of a violent crime at school, or whose continued presence in the school presents a safety risk to the student.
By: New York City Department of Education
Safety, Medical and Other School Transfers
(Separate Website)
Inside Schools' main page with links to information on obtaining school transfers under No Child Left Behind and for safety, medical, or other reasons. This site also has information on forced transfers and transfer high schools.
By: Advocates for Children Insideschools website
Safety, medical or hardship transfers
(Separate Website)
Link to New York City Department of Education regulations on obtaining safety, medical, or hardship transfers. The transfer discussion begins at page 6.
By: New York City Department of Education
School Transfers through No Child Left Behind
(Separate Website)
New York City Department of Education information on transferring out of failing schools under No Child Left Behind.
By: New York City Department of Education
School Uniforms
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet explains the rules around whether a child has to wear a school uniform, and what to if you can't afford one or if you don't want your child to wear one.
By: Advocates for Children Insideschools website
The Short List on Your Child's Rights
(Separate Website)
A summary of certain important educational rights, including special education, examination of records, school choice, and being held over.
By: Advocates for Children of New York, Inc.
Uniforms
(Separate Website)
New York City Department of Education regulation on uniform, including how to obtain financial assistance for purchasing uniforms and requesting exemptions from uniform requirements.
By: New York City Department of Education
What is Title I -- How Can I Use it to Help My Child and My Community? Information on the "No Child Left Behind" act and other related laws that can get a child extra help, resources or a transfer to a better school in certain cases.
By: Queens Legal Services
Who May Attend Public School
(Separate Website)
Legal information on who can go to school and where including special populations such as immigrants, children in temporary housing, emancipated minors, and students with disabilities.
By: Advocates for Children Insideschools website
Are you a victim of education discrimination? Find out how to file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
Chancellor's Regulation A-630, Religious Accommodation of Students
(Separate Website)
Chancellor's Regulation A-630 outlines the procedures for handling requests for religious observances and practices in New York City.
By: New York City Department of Education
Chancellor's Regulation A-820, Confidentiality and Release of Student Records
(Separate Website)
Chancellor's Regulation A-820 establishes policies regarding confidentiality and access to school records.
By: New York City Department of Education
Gifted and Talented
(Separate Website)
The NYC Department of Education's website contains information about gifted and talented programs.
By: New York City Department of Education
Home Instruction - Questions and Answers
(Separate Website)
The NY State Education Department's website contains a list of frequently asked questions and answers about home schooling.
By: New York State Education Department
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