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

Resources

10 total

Alternative School & High School Equivalency Degree Programs
Early Intervention Services
High School If You Are a New Arrival
Homeless Student Rights
ICE in NYC Public Schools
Pre-School Special Education
Rights As a New Immigrant Student
School Registration & Enrollment
School Suspensions
School-Age Special Education

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, please call our Suspension Hotline at 718-250-4510.