STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PROPOSES REGULATIONS FOR "SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT INSTRUCTION" FOR NONPUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
Over the last few days, many schools have been reaching out asking you to lend your voice in the prevention of unnecessary oversight of independent schools in New York State. On July 3rd, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) issued proposed regulations for nonpublic schools and established a public comment period through September 2, 2019.
The proposed regulations delegate the direct oversight of nonpublic schools to the local public school superintendent and local board of education. The profound threats to nonpublic schools' ability to develop curriculum and determine who is best suited to teach this curriculum continue to be serious issues.
Before you follow your school's request to send an email, please contact our office so that we can ensure your actions are aligned with your child's unique legal matter. If you already sent a note, please let us know as well.