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
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
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 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 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
Are you a victim of education discrimination? Find out how to file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
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
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
Are you a victim of education discrimination? Find out how to file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
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
Home Instruction in New York State
(Separate Website)
A link to 8 NYCRR Part 100.10, the Commissioner's regulations on Home Instruction in New York State. The regulations explain the procedures that a parent must follow when developing an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) and applying for authorization to home school a child. The regulations also specify what content must be covered for each grade level. annual assessments and quarterly reports.
By: New York State Education Department
Home School Legal Defense Association
(Separate Website)
HSLDA is a national advocacy organization that promotes and protects the constitutional rights of parents who choose to home school their children. This page contains headlines, news and resources that are specific to New York State.
By: Home School Legal Defense Association
Home School Legal Defense Association - A Legal Analysis - New York
(Separate Website)
HSLDA provides a succinct overview of the home schooling requirements in New York State.
By: Home School Legal Defense Association
New Requirements for the Provision of Special Education Services to Home-Instructed ("Home-Schooled") Students
(Separate Website)
This memo from the NY State Education Department outlines new procedures and timelines for requesting special education services for a child who is home-schooled.
By: New York State Education Department
New York City Home Educators Alliance
(Separate Website)
NYCHEA offers support, information and connection opportunities for parents who are home-schooling their children in New York City.
By: New York City Home Educators Alliance
Rights Regarding Children's Education Records
(Separate Website)
Parents' Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
By: U.S. Department of Education
The Healthy School Environmental Action Guide
(Separate Website)
Information on the legal rights of students concerning a clean and healthy school environment.
By: Advocates for Children of New York, Inc. and Healthy Schools Network, Inc.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
Home Instruction in New York State
(Separate Website)
A link to 8 NYCRR Part 100.10, the Commissioner's regulations on Home Instruction in New York State. The regulations explain the procedures that a parent must follow when developing an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) and applying for authorization to home school a child. The regulations also specify what content must be covered for each grade level. annual assessments and quarterly reports.
By: New York State Education Department
Home School Legal Defense Association
(Separate Website)
HSLDA is a national advocacy organization that promotes and protects the constitutional rights of parents who choose to home school their children. This page contains headlines, news and resources that are specific to New York State.
By: Home School Legal Defense Association
Home School Legal Defense Association - A Legal Analysis - New York
(Separate Website)
HSLDA provides a succinct overview of the home schooling requirements in New York State.
By: Home School Legal Defense Association
New Requirements for the Provision of Special Education Services to Home-Instructed ("Home-Schooled") Students
(Separate Website)
This memo from the NY State Education Department outlines new procedures and timelines for requesting special education services for a child who is home-schooled.
By: New York State Education Department
New York City Home Educators Alliance
(Separate Website)
NYCHEA offers support, information and connection opportunities for parents who are home-schooling their children in New York City.
By: New York City Home Educators Alliance
Rights Regarding Children's Education Records
(Separate Website)
Parents' Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
By: U.S. Department of Education
The Healthy School Environmental Action Guide
(Separate Website)
Information on the legal rights of students concerning a clean and healthy school environment.
By: Advocates for Children of New York, Inc. and Healthy Schools Network, Inc.
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
Tips on Abortion, Contraception, and Pregnancy Rights in New York State Answers questions about abortion, birth control and pregnancy. Includes information about a teenager's right to an abortion and birth control. Also includes information about pregnancy discrimination at work.
By: LawHelp.org/NY
Teen Health Initiative
(Separate Website)
If you are a teen in New York State, you have the right to make some decisions about your health on your own. The Teen Health Initiative is here to inform you about your legal rights to health care and information!
By: New York Civil Liberties Union Teen Health Initiative
Surviving Sexual Abuse and Getting Help: You are Not Alone!
(Separate Website)
If you are a young person who has been sexually abused, or if you think you may have been, this can help you understand your rights and find out where to go for help.
By: Lawyers for Children, Inc.
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Are you Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption?
(Separate Website)
Information about different legal options if you are pregnant and want to consider adoption.
By: Child Welfare Information Gateway
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Your Breastfeeding Rights in New York
(Separate Website)
Learn about your breastfeeding rights at the hospital after giving birth, in public and at work.
By: New York Civil Liberties Union
Guidelines Regarding the Rights of Nursing Mothers to Express Breast Milk in the Work Place
(Separate Website)
An employer must provide reasonable unpaid break time or permit an employee to use paid break time or meal time each day to allow an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for up to three years following child birth. Click to learn more.
By: New York State Department of Labor
A Young Person's Guide to Public Assistance If you are 16 or older and financially eligible, you may be able to open your own public assistance case.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
Emancipated Minor Status: What are Your Rights? This pamphlet explains what an emancipated minor is, when a teenager under 18 can be considered to be "emancipated", and what rights you do and do not have as an emancipated minor.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
Complaints About Attorneys
(Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
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