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School & Student Rights

Students have rights with respect to education services. The Legal Aid Society provides early intervention, special education, general education and school suspension advocacy for children in New York City.

How to get help
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Resources

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  • Alternative School & High School Equivalency Degree Programs
  • Early Intervention Services
  • Homeless Student Rights
  • Immigrant Students: High School
  • Immigrant Students: ICE
  • Immigrant Students: Primary School
  • School Registration & Enrollment
  • School Suspensions
  • Special Education: Pre-School
  • Special Education: School-Age

How To Get Help

If The Legal Aid Society represents you or your child in a Family Court or Criminal Court case, you can reach out to the attorney to be directed to help with education issues.

If you are not involved in a Family Court or Criminal Court case, you can ask for help with your child’s education needs by calling the Access to Benefits helpline at 888-663-6880.

If your child needs representation for an upcoming Superintendent’s Suspension Hearing in New York City, please call our Suspension Hotline at 718-250-4510.