Who May Attend Public School
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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
New York City Employment and Training Coalition: Top 100 NYC Workforce Providers
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A directory of New York City's top workforce development providers.
By: New York City Employment and Training Coalition
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
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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
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An overview of school transportation available for students who are homeless in New York State
By: NYS-TEACHS
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)
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
Students in Temporary Housing
(Separate Website)
Inside Schools provides an overview of homeless student rights.
By: Advocates for Children Insideschools website
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
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 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, 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
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)
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
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
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
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
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