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The Clean Slate Act (CPL 160.57) will automatically seal an individual’s New York State criminal records.
The law takes effect on November 16, 2024.
Within three (3) years, the office of court administration will seal eligible convictions entered before the effective date.
Eligible Convictions:
Convictions under New York state law are eligible for sealing, EXCEPT:
District Code of
Conduct
The District’s Code of Conduct should outline appropriate behavior while on school property, including school functions, and consequences for code violations. This document should be publicly available.
Can the school search student belongings?
The McKinney-
Vento Act
This act ensures that unhoused students (PreK-12) have equal access to a free appropriate public education as other students. Unhoused students may not be separated from the mainstream school environment.
Every district must have a designated local liaison for homeless children and youth.
Step 1: Referral for Evaluation
The initial referral for special education services can be made by a parent, doctor, school official, public agency worker or judicial officer. A student over eighteen years of age or emancipated can refer him/herself. A referral in writing should be made to the Committee on Special Education (CSE).
Step 2: Individual Evaluation Process
What is a proper evaluation?
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How common are mistakes on RAP sheets?
RAP sheets often contain mistakes. If you have a copy of your RAP sheet and see one or more mistakes, you can get those mistakes fixed. This article will explain how to fix mistakes on your RAP sheet.
Common mistakes on RAP sheets include:
FAPE
Free Appropriate Public Education
An educational right of children with disabilities in the United States that is guaranteed by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
IDEA
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
ARE YOU PAYING MORE IN CHILD SUPPORT EACH MONTH THAN YOU CAN AFFORD?
Even if your personal circumstances change, you still have to pay child support (this includes if you were incarcerated and owe a lot of back child support). Below are some tips to help you identify child support issues and possible steps to fix them.
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Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
The Clean Slate Act (CPL 160.57) will automatically seal an individual’s New York State criminal records.
The law takes effect on November 16, 2024.
Within three (3) years, the office of court administration will seal eligible convictions entered before the effective date.
Eligible Convictions:
Convictions under New York state law are eligible for sealing, EXCEPT:
District Code of
Conduct
The District’s Code of Conduct should outline appropriate behavior while on school property, including school functions, and consequences for code violations. This document should be publicly available.
Can the school search student belongings?
The McKinney-
Vento Act
This act ensures that unhoused students (PreK-12) have equal access to a free appropriate public education as other students. Unhoused students may not be separated from the mainstream school environment.
Every district must have a designated local liaison for homeless children and youth.
Step 1: Referral for Evaluation
The initial referral for special education services can be made by a parent, doctor, school official, public agency worker or judicial officer. A student over eighteen years of age or emancipated can refer him/herself. A referral in writing should be made to the Committee on Special Education (CSE).
Step 2: Individual Evaluation Process
What is a proper evaluation?
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
How common are mistakes on RAP sheets?
RAP sheets often contain mistakes. If you have a copy of your RAP sheet and see one or more mistakes, you can get those mistakes fixed. This article will explain how to fix mistakes on your RAP sheet.
Common mistakes on RAP sheets include:
FAPE
Free Appropriate Public Education
An educational right of children with disabilities in the United States that is guaranteed by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
IDEA
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
ARE YOU PAYING MORE IN CHILD SUPPORT EACH MONTH THAN YOU CAN AFFORD?
Even if your personal circumstances change, you still have to pay child support (this includes if you were incarcerated and owe a lot of back child support). Below are some tips to help you identify child support issues and possible steps to fix them.
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
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