Chronic Absenteeism & Remote Learning

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) sought and received a waiver from the U.S. Department of Education from using 2020-2021 data for accountability in the areas of academic progress; student growth; English Language Proficiency; chronic absenteeism; graduation rates; and college, career, and civic readiness. See http://www.nysed.gov/memo/accountability/united-states-department-education-usde-waiver-every-student-succeeds-act-essa for more information. In applying for this waiver, NYSED argued that its 2020-2021 data would be distorted by the disparities across New York State in learning modality and device/internet connectivity access.

If you’re a parent whose child has been marked chronically absent due to difficulty with accessing remote learning, complete our Contact Form at https://www.msrlegal.org/book-your-consultation for an initial consultation by email. Depending on the circumstances, your child may be eligible to receive compensatory education or additional services. Follow us on Instagram ( @MSRLegalConsulting ) , Twitter ( @MSRLegalOroma ), and YouTube (MSR Legal Oroma), for the latest developments in education policy impacting special needs parents.

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Oroma

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