Surveillance and Private Investigators in NY Residency Investigations
Too often, deficient residency investigations result in unfounded non-residency determinations. This can be incredibly disruptive and expensive for families. While schools are not…
Residency Determinations and Investigations in New York School Districts
New York law ensures that students between five and twenty-one years old can attend public school, tuition free, if they have not received a high school diploma and reside within…
Colonie Central High School students protest in light of racist video
COLONIE, N.Y. (WTEN) — Days after a “racist and hurtful,” video spread on social media from Colonie Central High School students, other students protested outside the…
The College Semester Has Already Started—Can I Still Get Disability Accommodations?
If you are a college student with a disability recognized by the ADA that impacts your college experience, it is not too late to apply for accommodations. Schools expect…
Can College Students Get Disability Accommodations for ADHD or Autism?
Any college or university that accepts federal funding—including student federal financial aid—is obligated to provide equitable educational opportunities to students with…
Experts weigh strengths, hurdles in F-M student free speech lawsuit
MANLIUS, N.Y. (CNY Central) — After a Fayetteville-Manlius High School student spoke exclusively with CNY Central about her civil rights lawsuit against the school district,…
What Divorced or Separated Parents Concerned About Paying for Their Child’s College Education Need to Know
One of the most significant events in a young person’s life is the decision to go to college. However, if you are a divorced or separated parent, you might be uncertain about…
Audit: ‘Loophole’ in school safety data masks violence; Upstate drug incidents double NYC
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A new state report suggests the official data regarding violence in New York schools may be hiding the full picture of what is happening in the…
What to Do if You’re Falsely Accused of Using AI to Cheat in College
Inappropriately using generative AI (GenAI) to complete assignments or take exams is prohibited by most colleges and universities as “falsifying academic materials” or…
Parents Take Action Against School District ‘Timeout’ Boxes
The parents of students with special needs placed in so-called “timeout” boxes in an upstate New York school district, as recently reported in the media, are outraged. And…