Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs and activities. Title IX provides, “No person in ...

If you are 16–21 years old, and have dropped out of high school or fallen behind on credits, you can enroll in a transfer school to earn your diploma. Generally, admission to a transfer school depends ...

Parents have the right to a free public school education for their child in a safe and supportive learning environment. The Department of Education and its schools are responsible for providing ...

The DOE uses an educational strategy that embraces students’ identities. We call it “culturally responsive-sustaining education (CR-SE).” It is a way of seeing diversity as a source of knowledge. With ...

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Please visit our Connect with Us page to find out who to speak with to get help at your school or district, and important contacts within DOE. Parents have the right to file complaints about matters ...

School-Based Health Centers are medical health centers within the schools. They help students manage their illnesses during the school day. Because of the location, School Based Health Center are an ...

You may be required to provide certain forms to enroll your child into a DOE public school program. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to download the ones you ...

In 2023-24, there were 912,064 students in the NYC school system, the largest school district in the United States. Of those students: ...

The DOE is committed to creating and supporting learning environments that reflect the diversity of New York City. We believe all students benefit from diverse and inclusive schools and classrooms. We ...

The Computer Science for All (CS4All) initiative of NYC Public Schools works to ensure that schools expand CS exposure, offer access to real-life CS experiences, and create an inclusive community in ...