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
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
Schools Sued For Sending Students With Disabilities To Psych Wards
June 24, 2021
Disability Scoop
Palm Beach County schools sued over their use of Baker Act to send kids to psych wards
June 22, 2021
Palm Beach Post
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.
Contribute Today
Help us realize our mission to Center Youth and create a world where every child thrives.