The Short List on Your Child's Rights
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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.
The Healthy School Environmental Action Guide
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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.
Chancellor's Regulation A-820, Confidentiality and Release of Student Records
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Chancellor's Regulation A-820 establishes policies regarding confidentiality and access to school records.
By: New York City Department of Education
Know Your Child's Rights Concerning His/Her Records
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Information on your rights concerning your child's school records, which are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
By: Advocates for Children of New York, Inc.
Rights Regarding Children's Education Records
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Parents' Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
By: U.S. Department of Education
OPT School and Student Transportation Search
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This site can be used to look up information about a New York City student's bus route.
By: New York City Department of Education
Pupil Transportation - Regulation of the Chancellor A-801
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Lists the New York City Chancellor's Regulations on pupil transportation, including eligibility guidelines.
By: New York City Department of Education
Pupil Transportation - Regulation of the Chancellor A-801
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Lists the New York City Chancellor's Regulations on pupil transportation, including eligibility guidelines.
By: New York City Department of Education
School Transportation Information for General Education Students
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Information from the Office of Pupil Transportation on your child's eligibility for transportation by school bus, or for a full or half fare metrocard.
By: New York City Department of Education
School Transportation Information for Special Education Students
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Information on the rights of special education students to be transported to and from school. Click the first link to get more specific information from your school region or district.
By: New York City Department of Education
Transportation
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Inside Schools provides information about student transportation for general education, special education and homeless students in New York City.
By: Advocates for Children Insideschools website
Transportation for Special Education Students
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The Legal Aid Society's website contains information about eligibility for special education transportation services and explains how to obtain special accommodations for a child with a disability in New York City.
By: The Legal Aid Society of New York
Home Schooling
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The NYC Department of Education's website contains instructions and contact information for parent who wish to enroll their children in home schooling.
By: New York City Department of Education
Home Instruction - Questions and Answers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Section 504
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Information on a law called "Section 504" which entitles children with disabilities to certain services and accomodations in school. This law can be especially helpful if (1) your child has a disability but is not entitled to special education services or (2) your child has a disability that can be supported by either Section 504 or Special Education, but you do not want to go through the special education system in order to get services or accommodations for your child.
By: Advocates for Children of New York, Inc.
Students! Know Your Educational Rights While in Foster Care
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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.
Gifted and Talented
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The NYC Department of Education's website contains information about gifted and talented programs.
By: New York City Department of Education
Chancellor's Regulation A-630, Religious Accommodation of Students
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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
School Uniforms
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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
Are you a victim of education discrimination? Find out how to file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
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