OATH granted authority to oversee all special education due process hearings involving NYC Department of Education schools and parents of students with special education needs.
The New York City Department of Education (DOE) provides early childcare and education services to children, from birth to five years old, who live within the City. These early childhood services may be provided by DOE or other alternatives, such as contracted Community Based Organizations (CBO).
To help New Yorkers and elected officials have a better understanding of the early childhood policy landscape IBO’s new report offers a detailed overview of the historical financial trends and policy shifts affecting Pre-K and 3-K programs.
OATH staff were at the organization to assist and educate individuals and small businesses about what to do should they have received a summons and to check to determine if someone has an outstanding summons. Materials about remote hearings & other free resources were provided to the public as well.
On January 23, 2024, OATH leadership hosted a virtual Town Hall for practitioners and stakeholders regarding OATH’s Special Education Hearings Division’s progress since its inception and newest developments.
In compliance with Local Law 147 passed by the New York City Council in 2016, ACS submits an annual report on high school graduation rates of youth in foster care to the Council.
Through partnerships with community groups, schools, and various city agencies, FDNY's fire safety education team coordinated/participated in in-person and virtual events during CY 2022 that provided awareness of general residential safety, placing an emphasis on targeting youth.
OATH staff were at the organization to assist and educate individuals and small businesses about what to do should they have received a summons and to check to determine if someone has an outstanding summons. Materials about remote hearings & other free resources were provided to the public as well.