Focus area
Education
Education
NCYL’s Education work aims to create an education ecosystem that centers youth. We work to ensure equitable education opportunities to all children and youth - especially those who experience barriers due to disability, racism, socioeconomic status and more. We also work to ensure safe and positive school environments where students can learn and thrive.
Center Youth
NCYL partners directly with youth to improve their education outcomes, identify opportunities for reform, file litigation and engage in policy advocacy.
Legal Advocacy & Impact Litigation
Laws & Policy
Press Coverage
CA signs bills allowing students access to mental health education, support at schools
October 11, 2021
ABC 7 News
Governor Signs Portantino’s Mental Health Education Bills Into Law
October 8, 2021
Pasadena Now
OCR opens discrimination investigation into Texas ban on school mask mandates
September 21, 2021
K-12 Dive
Why California teens need mental illness education
September 15, 2021
San Francisco Examiner
Mental Health Education Bill Authored by Senator Portantino Approved by Legislature, Heads to Governor’s Desk
September 3, 2021
Pasadena Now
Mental Health Education Bill Authored by Senator Portantino Approved by Legislature, Heads to Governor’s Desk
September 3, 2021
Pasadena Now
Where We Focus
National Center for Youth Law is committed to achieving large-scale, lasting change across multiple government systems and public agencies. Explore all the areas of our work to Center Youth.
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