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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources (1)
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Special Education During COVID-19 (Video)
This is a video from Legal Services of the Hudson Valley that applies to all families in New York State with a child that receives special education services. There are some options for you if you feel your student is not receiving appropriate services. This video is about those options and navigating your child's education during COVID-19. Content Detail
I am an immigrant (1)
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Green cards for youth in foster care or guardianships
This information sheet is on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). Content Detail
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I am emancipated or I want to become emancipated (2)
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Emancipation in New York
Emancipation is the process of a parent giving up control over a minor child so that the child has control over his own legal decisions and support before he is an adult (age 18). Content Detail
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What are my rights as an emancipated minor?
This resource explains what an emancipated minor is, when someone under 18 can be considered to be emancipated, and what rights you do and do not have as an emancipated minor. Read More
I need to appeal a decision or file a complaint about my education (4)
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Appeals to the Commissioner of Education
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. Content Detail
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Guides on your rights in New York City's public school system
This link takes you to a webpage with free guides and resources on education, education advocacy, and student's rights. Content Detail
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How to File a Complaint About a Public School with the State Department of Education
You may file a complaint with the State Department of Education when you believe a school has violated federal or state education laws or regulations. This is a 3-page fact sheet explaining how to file a complaint. Content Detail
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How to File a Discrimination Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
The Office for Civil Rights enforces federal civil rights laws that do not allow discrimination in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance from the Department of Education. Find out how to file a complaint on this webpage. Content Detail
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I need information about special education (3)
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A guide to special education laws in New York State
This is a PDF about the special education laws and policies in New York State. Content Detail
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The Special Education Evaluation Process
There are 5 Steps to a Special Education Evaluation (find out what they are here). An evaluation can not be based on one test or the opinion of one individual. The evaluation must be nondiscriminatory and conducted in the student’s native language. Content Detail
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What you need to know about getting special education services
This resource is an article on Legal Aid Society's website that has answers to frequently asked questions about accessing special education for students age 5-21. Click the link to go to the article. Content Detail
I have an IEP (3)
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How to advocate for a student with disabilities
This webpage has links to online articles that will help you learn how to advocate for a student with special needs, for example, how to ask the right questions, how to negotiate with educators, how to manage your child's documents, how to handle disagreements about an IEP, and more. Content Detail
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Key Terms and Acronyms in Special Education Law
This article is a list of terms commonly used in special education law, for example, IEP, CSE, BIP, AT, Section 504, and more. Content Detail
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Special Education
This guide is meant to introduce parents of students in New York City to the special education process. It provides an overview of special education services, the rights of students with disabilities, and your rights as the parent of a child with a disability. This guide is meant primarily for parents of school-age children, from kindergarten to 12th grade. Content Detail
I am facing a school suspension (5)
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AFC's Guide to School Suspensions
This link opens up a PDF document about suspensions. Here you will find answers to questions like: When can my child be suspended? What can I do if my child has been suspended? What should I expect at the Superintendent’s Suspension Hearing? Content Detail
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Citywide Behavioral Expectations to Support Student Learning
The New York City School Discipline Code is available here. It contains a list of infractions and acceptable disciplinary interventions. Content Detail
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New York procedures for suspensions of students with disabilities
This is the section of Title 8 (8 NYCRR Part 200.1) which is a set of regulations from the the New York State Commissioner about what disciplinary actions in schools are appropriate for students with disabilities. Content Detail
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Quick Facts - Student Rights Regarding Discipline
A student has a right to be disciplined fairly in school. For example, a principal's suspension may last a maximum of five days, and the parent must be notified in writing of the suspension within 24 hours. Content Detail
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Watch a video about school suspensions and your rights
Watch this video to learn about the different types of suspensions in New York and your rights if you've been suspended in this video. Content Detail
I was stopped by the police (2)
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Know Your Rights With Police in Schools
Learn your rights when being searched in school and when being scanned by a metal detector. Content Detail
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Things You Should Know When Stopped by the Police
This pamphlet is to help teenagers and young people better understand their legal rights and alternatives when stopped by the police. Content Detail
I need health services (2)
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Surviving sexual abuse and getting help
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. Read More
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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. Read More
I am in foster care (4)
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Answers from Lawyers for Children
Lawyers for Children have made videos and handbooks to help answers questions you may have about foster care, education, LGBTQ youth, pregnant and parenting teens, and mental health issues in English and Spanish. Read More
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Information for LGBTQ Youth in Care
This resources provides information on how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ) youth can ensure they receive nonjudgmental services while in care. Read More
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I want to know more about my SPR and my UCR
This information is for young people who want to know their rights in foster care, and how the SPR/UCR process can help. Content Detail
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What are my rights as a child in foster care?
This booklet is about the legal rights of kids in foster care and includes information about visits, school, pregnancy, sexual orientation, legal help, court and what to do if there are problems. Content Detail
I am in foster care and have a child of my own (1)
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I am a teen parent in foster care. What are my rights?
If you are in foster care and have a child of your own, you have rights and responsibilities. You can find information here about the cases, regulations, and laws that lay out these rights. Read More
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I identify as LGBTQ (1)
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Out, Safe and Respected: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights at School
National, but with information helpful to New Yorkers Content Detail
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