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We understand how difficult it can be to navigate the New York City Department of Education. Parents can spend an enormous amount of time researching different programs or simply trying to understand their child’s school-related rights.

AFC’s free know-your-rights guides, tip sheets, and other resources can help you advocate successfully for your child.

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Applying to 2-K

Starting in September 2026, New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) will offer a free early childhood care and education program for two-year-old children. 2-K will offer care for up to 10 hours a day for the full year. Enrollment will not depend on income, housing status, immigration status, disability, or other factors.

If your child was born in 2024, they are eligible for this new early care and education program.

Last Updated: May 28, 2026

Fact sheet

Enrollment in New York City Public Schools for Immigrant Families

This fact sheet explains how to enroll in a NYC public school and answers questions immigrant families may have about enrollment.

Last Updated: Dec 20, 2025

Fact sheet

Start of School Questions & Answers for Families of Students with Disabilities in NYC

This fact sheet for families of students with disabilities covers issues that typically come up at the start of the school year, such as what to do if a child does not yet have a school assignment or if the school assigned says they cannot serve the child’s needs.

Last Updated: Aug 6, 2025

Tip sheet

Enrollment Information for Immigrant Students in Temporary Housing: Staten Island

This tip sheet covers enrollment information for recently arrived immigrant students, including how to enroll your child in school, what to do if your child needs help learning English, and where to go to get help.

Last Updated: Aug 25, 2022

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Enrollment Information for Immigrant Students in Temporary Housing: Queens

This tip sheet covers enrollment information for recently arrived immigrant students, including how to enroll your child in school, what to do if your child needs help learning English, and where to go to get help.

Last Updated: Aug 25, 2022

Tip sheet

Enrollment Information for Immigrant Students in Temporary Housing: Manhattan

This tip sheet covers enrollment information for recently arrived immigrant students, including how to enroll your child in school, what to do if your child needs help learning English, and where to go to get help.

Last Updated: Aug 25, 2022

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Enrollment Information for Immigrant Students in Temporary Housing: Brooklyn

This tip sheet covers enrollment information for recently arrived immigrant students, including how to enroll your child in school, what to do if your child needs help learning English, and where to go to get help.

Last Updated: Aug 25, 2022

Tip sheet

Enrollment Information for Immigrant Students in Temporary Housing: Bronx

This tip sheet covers enrollment information for recently arrived immigrant students, including how to enroll your child in school, what to do if your child needs help learning English, and where to go to get help.

Last Updated: Aug 25, 2022