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FROM ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW YORK
What's new this week?
DOE'S FAMILY HANDBOOK ON HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS. Vaccinated students will not be required to quarantine unless they have COVID-19 symptoms. For students who are required to quarantine, elementary school students will receive full-time live online instruction, and middle and high school students will have access to remote learning. Read the handbook >>

DOE'S FAMILY HANDBOOK LISTS SOME MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT WILL QUALIFY FOR HOME INSTRUCTION. Due to the pandemic, medically necessary home instruction will be available to more students. It can include individual in-person instruction by a certified teacher and small group instruction by certified teachers through digital platforms. Families whose children are immunocompromised or otherwise need home instruction can still apply. Learn more and read the DOE handbook >>

COVID-19 VACCINES ARE REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF PARTICIPATING IN HIGH-RISK PSAL SPORTS. High-risk sports include football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, lacrosse, rugby, and bowling. Participants in fall sports must get their first vaccine dose by the first day of competitive play. Students and staff can upload proof of vaccination in a DOE portal >>

ALL DOE EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE VACCINATED THIS SCHOOL YEAR. All employees will be required to receive at least one vaccine dose by September 27. This applies to teachers, staff, school safety agents, and pre-K staff who work for community organizations. Learn more >>

EXTENDED ELIGIBILITY FOR STUDENTS WHO NEED MORE TIME TO FINISH THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DEGREE. Any student who turned 21 in the 2020-21 school year and has not yet earned their diploma can stay enrolled in their high school, return to their last high school, or enroll in a transfer school to continue working toward their diploma. Learn more >>
INTERESTED IN A TRANSFER SCHOOL? Transfer high schools are conducting virtual intakes now. Learn more about Transfer Schools and browse a list of recent transfer schools’ flyers, updated weekly. 
As always, our Education Helpline is here to provide individualized guidance and information for your education-related issues. Monday-Thursday, 10am to 4pm. We can speak to you in YOUR language. 
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