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
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
Threat assessments: Preventing school violence or creating student trauma?
August 10, 2021
K-12 Dive
As California schools reopen, will there be a surge in independent study?
August 9, 2021
EdSource
Judge refuses to advance suit over DeVos’ campus sex assault rules
August 5, 2021
Courthouse News Service
California directs districts to offer remote independent study this fall
July 7, 2021
EdSource
Related Resources
JusticeEd: Year Two Progress Update
Miranda Rights - Protection Guides for Youth and Professionals
Compassionate Education Systems: Antelope Valley Progress Report
School Mental Health 101: A Primer for Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans
Distance Learning Available to Families Through Independent Study During 2021-2022 School Year: Resource for Parents and Guardians
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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