The School Discipline Project
Self-Help Resources
APPEAL LETTER GENERATORS WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING MAY 1ST
Suspension Checklists
The below Checklists summarize
the legal requirements under New York Law
for Short-Term Suspension and Long-Term
Suspension practices.
Short-Term Suspension Checklist | Long-Term Suspension Checklist
The Short-Term Suspension Appeal Generator (0-5 days) can be used to create an appeal letter for a short-term suspension.
The Long-Term Suspension Appeal Generator (6+ days) can be used to create an appeal letter for a Superintendent’s / Formal / Long-Term suspension.
Ensuring Student Access to Education
The School Discipline Project strives to reduce the current racial and special needs disparities in school discipline by teaching the public about Education Law and using the safeguards within the Education Law in our client’s disciplinary proceedings. We believe that obtaining an education is one of the keys to escaping multigenerational poverty. By advocating for students in the community and in hearings we can change outcomes. We are deeply committed to working with families, students, parent & community organizations, as well as the school district to provide students with quality educational environment while making sure every student feels a sense of belonging in their school.
Self-Help Resources
The self-help resources included in this section do not constitute legal advice. They include comprehensive guides that provide an overview of the disciplinary process and a synopsis of NYS Education Law. We have also included links to other organizations and the resources they provide.
Know Your Student's Rights:
What's the Law?
Take Action: Fill-in-the-blank Letters
Take Action: Appeal a Suspension
Additional Resources
Translated Resources:
Conozca los Derechos de su Estudiante:
¿Cuál es la Ley?
Tomar Acción: LLena el Espacio en Blanco Cartas
¿Necesitas Ayuda?
Llame a Nuestra Linea Directa
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