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New Resource: Student Civil Rights
in all 50 States
A new free NCYL resource gives advocates the tools to defend student civil rights. For the first time, key education civil rights laws and frameworks from all 50 states and the District of Columbia are compiled in one easy-to-use online hub, so you can quickly find the legal protections that matter most.

Taking action: NCYL on the frontlines
Read about the latest cases, policies, guides, and events our experts are undertaking to protect children’s rights and well-being in this critical moment.
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NCYL Launches ‘The State of Civil Rights for Students and Schools,’ a 50-State Legal Resource for Families and Advocates
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Supreme Court order will make schools less safe for students who are trans or questioning
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Federal lawsuit challenges interior family separation of immigrant children
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