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NYSED Guidance And Communications

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  • School Masking and Testing Guidance: FAQs for Schools

    Published on March 1, 2022
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  • CDC and AAP Guidance on School Opening 2021-22

    Published on July 29, 2021
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  • Extension of the End Date to October 29

    Published on September 1, 2021
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  • 2021 for the COVID-19 Related Special Administration of the New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners

    Published on August 10, 2021
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  • NYSED Memo: Reporting 2021-22 School Year Data

    Published on July 23, 2021
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  • Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa

    Published on July 21, 2021
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  • Memo: Federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Funding – Instructions for Eligible Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) on Applying for 90% Base ARP Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds and Revised ARP ESSER Allocations

    Published on July 21, 2021
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  • Memo: Use of Federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) and Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Funds to Provide Recovery Services to Students Over the Age of 21

    Published on June 25, 2021
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  • Compensatory Services for Students with Disabilities as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Published on May 21, 2021
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  • June 2021 Regents Administration Memo for Charters

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  • Compensatory Services for Students with Disabilities as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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  • Considerations for Addressing the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Promoting Equity in Educational Resources

    Published on June 1, 2021
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  • Opportunities

    Published on June 1, 2021
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  • and Welcoming Environments for Students with Disabilities

    Published on May 27, 2021
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  • Extended School Year Programs During Summer 2021

    Published on May 12, 2021
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  • Special Education Requirements and Approaches to Address the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Students with Disabilities

    Published on April 1, 2021
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  • Memo on USDOE FAQ on Use of Federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) and Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Funds

    Published on April 13, 2021
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  • Information for Eligible Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) on Applying for Federal American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP-ESSER) Funds

    Published on March 19, 2021
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  • Administration of Spring 2021 NYSESLAT for Provisional ELLs Memo

    Published on March 25, 2021
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  • Providing Over-Age Students the Opportunity to Return to School in the 2021-2022 School Year Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Published on March 22, 2021
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  • FAQs Related to the June and August 2021 Exemptions from Diploma Requirements

    Published on March 1, 2021
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  • 2020–21 Elementary- and Intermediate-level Testing Schedule

    Published on March 12, 2021
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  • Updates on State Assessments

    Published on March 2, 2021
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  • Spring 2021 New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test

    Published on February 17, 2021
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  • Renewal Recommendations for Charter Schools Authorized by the Board of Regents

    Published on November 14, 2020
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  • Memo: Regents Exams Required by USDE to be Offered in June/August 2021

    Published on November 6, 2020
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  • Memo: In-person learning

    Published on November 10, 2020
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  • sports participation

    Published on November 17, 2020
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  • and COVID-19 Testing

    Published on November 5, 2020
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  • ADDITIONAL ADDENDUM to Interim Guidance on Mandatory COVID-19 Testing in Public and Non-Public Schools Located in Areas Designated as “Yellow Zones” Under the New York State Cluster Action Initiative

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  • Memo: Transportation Reimbursement During Periods of Program Closure

    Published on October 26, 2020
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  • Updated Guidance for School Administrators Regarding Limited Temporary Enforcement of Student Immunization Requirement

    Published on October 1, 2020
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  • Common Issues for Reporting on School Age Students with Disabilities

    Published on October 15, 2020
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  • Cancellation of the January 2021 Administration of the New York State (NYS) High School Regents Examination Program in Response to the Ongoing Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Published on September 30, 2020
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  • Frequently Asked Questions Related to the Cancellation of the January 2021 New York State (NYS) High School Regents Examinations

    Published on August 26, 2020
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  • Federal CARES Act Funding – Revised Instructions for Eligible Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) on Applying for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER) and Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Funds (GEER)

    Published on September 1, 2020
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  • Spring 2021 NYSESLAT memo

    Published on September 9, 2020
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  • Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Regarding the Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities During the 2020-21 School Year

    Published on September 6, 2020
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  • Procedures for Requesting

    Published on September 9, 2020
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  • Shipping

    Published on August 26, 2020
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  • and Storing of Materials for the Spring 2021 Administration of the New York State Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests and Information on Computer-Based Testing for Spring 2021

    Published on August 21, 2020
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  • Updated Guidance on Driver and Traffic Safety Education in Response to COVID-19

    Published on August 28, 2020
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  • Memo on 2020-21 School Year COVID-19 Snow Day Pilot Program

    Published on September 1, 2020
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  • 2020-21 School Reopening – Instructional Models Report and Report of School Closure and Report of School Re-Opening

    Published on July 15, 2020
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  • Instructional Models Report and Report of School Closure and Report of School Re-Opening

    Published on August 27, 2020
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  • Guidance on Pupil Transportation for Resident Students Attending Non-District Instruction During Periods of Remote Instruction for District Students

    Published on July 22, 2020
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  • COVID 19 Reopening Guidance – Facilities Clarifications

    Published on July 20, 2020
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  • Guidance Related to Hand Sanitizer on School Buses

    Published on July 1, 2020
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  • Memo: Updated Guidance on Driver and Traffic Safety Education in Response to COVID-19

    Published on July 15, 2020
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  • Memo: Eligibility for Interscholastic Athletics

    Published on July 16, 2020
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  • Inclusive Athletics and Extracurricular Activities

    Published on June 24, 2020
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  • Provision of Services to English Language Learners and World Languages Students During Statewide School Closures Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in New York State

    Published on June 18, 2020
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  • 2020-2021 Billing for Students with Disabilities Enrolled in Charter Schools During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

    Published on June 20, 2020
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  • NYSED Reopening FAQs

    Published on June 20, 2020
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  • Memo: Federal Coronavirus Aid

    Published on June 1, 2020
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  • Relief

    Published on June 24, 2020
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  • and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding

    Published on June 11, 2020
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  • CARES Act FAQ

    Published on June 4, 2020
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  • Billing for Students with Disabilities Enrolled in Charter Schools During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

    Published on June 4, 2020
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  • Reopening Guidance: Recovering

    Published on June 3, 2020
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  • Rebuilding

    Published on May 26, 2020
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  • and Renewing – the Spirit of New York’s Schools

    Published on May 21, 2020
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  • Memo: Feeding Children in Need and Child Care for Essential Workers During the Summer

    Published on May 5, 2020
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  • Memo: Providing Over-Age Students the Opportunity to Return to School in the 2020-21 School Year Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Published on May 5, 2020
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  • Memo: Supplement #2 - Provision of Services to Students With Disabilities During Statewide School Closures Due to Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak in New York State

    Published on May 5, 2020
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  • Memo: Supplement #3 - Provision of Services to Students With Disabilities During Statewide School Closures Due to Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak in New York State

    Published on May 6, 2020
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  • Handbook for Summer School Administrators and Principals (2020)

    Published on May 11, 2020
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  • Feeding Children in Need and Child Care for Essential Workers During the Summer

    Published on May 13, 2020
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  • Memo: Hands Only CPR Requirement Exemption for Graduating Seniors Due to the COVID-19 Crisis

    Published on May 13, 2020
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  • COVID-19 SIRS Reporting of June and August 2020 Regents Exemptions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    Published on April 27, 2020
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  • Reporting of Student Exemptions for the June and August 2020 Regents and Approved Alternative Examinations in SIRS in Response to COVID-19 Related School and District Closures

    Published on April 30, 2020
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  • Memo on High School Equivalency Diplomas during COVID-19

    Published on April 30, 2020
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  • Regents Examination and Graduation Requirements Questions Related to COVID-19 Closure

    Published on April 27, 2020
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  • School Health Examinations in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic

    Published on April 24, 2020
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  • Public Comment Period: NYSED Request for Public Comments on Waiver to Extend Availability of Federal FY 2018 Perkins and Adult Education/Family Literacy Funds

    Published on April 24, 2020
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  • Public Comment Period: NYSED Request for Public Comments on Waivers to Increase the Statutory Limit on Carryover for FY 2019 Title I

    Published on April 20, 2020
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  • Part A Funds

    Published on April 20, 2020
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  • to Extend Availability of Federal FY 2018 Elementary and Secondary Education Act Funds

    Published on April 20, 2020
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  • and to Increase Flexibility in the Use of Title IV

    Published on April 17, 2020
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  • Part A Funds to Support Continuity of Services

    Published on April 16, 2020
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  • Carrying-Over 2019-20 School Year State Funding into 2020-21

    Published on April 7, 2020
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  • Claiming Eligible COVID-19 Costs to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Funding

    Published on April 6, 2020
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  • Memo on Supporting Students and Families Disconnected from School

    Published on April 7, 2020
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  • Guidance on 2019-20 Title I School Improvement Grants (SIG) Basic - Planning Grants

    Published on March 30, 2020
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  • Provision of Services to English Language Learners and World Languages Students During Statewide School Closures Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in New York State

    Published on April 2, 2020
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  • Required Updates to District Continuity of Learning Plans Due to Extended School Closures Caused by COVID-19

    Published on April 9, 2020
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  • Memo on Federal CARES Act Funding

    Published on March 25, 2020
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  • Guidance on Cancellation of the August 2020 Regents Examination in Response to COVID-19

    Published on March 26, 2020
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  • NYSED Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities During School Closures - with FAQs

    Published on March 26, 2020
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  • Letter on Flexibility in the Use of Funds Associated with Approved 2019-20 Consolidated Applications for ESSA-Funded Programs During District and School Closures due to COVID-19

    Published on March 17, 2020
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  • Guidance on Federal Funds Impacted by COVID-19

    Published on March 20, 2020
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  • Updated Guidance on Driver and Traffic Safety Education in Response to COVID-19

    Published on March 19, 2020
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  • Updated Guidance on Appearance Enhancement Programs in Response to COVID-19

    Published on March 18, 2020
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  • Updated Guidance on Work-Based Learning Programs in Response to COVID-19

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  • 2019-20 Accountability Implications Based on April 2020 United States Department of Education Waivers and Changes to Commissioner's Regulations §100.21 to Address the COVID-19 Crisis

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  • Memo: Emergency Regulations for the Provision of Special Education Programs and Services and Due Process Procedures in Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in New York State

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  • Guidance on Graduation and Course Requirement Changes Due to COVID-19 and Ongoing Statewide School Closure

    Published on March 12, 2020
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  • COVID-19 Emergency Regulations

    Published on March 6, 2020
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  • Memo: Special Education SOCE Limited Extension

    Published on March 6, 2020
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  • Clarification on 180-Day Executive Order Requirements

    Published on March 5, 2020
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  • Special Education Office Hours – Register for April 2 and April 9th at 3pm

    Published on February 5, 2020
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  • Special Education Office Hours Questions Submission

    Published on February 5, 2020
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  • SUNY Guidance on Per Pupil Billing

    Published on March 13, 2020
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  • NYSED Request for Waiver of Assessments

    Published on March 9, 2020
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  • Accountability and School Identification

    Published on September 1, 2020
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  • and Reporting Requirements Public Comment Period

  • Resources for Mental Health and Talking to Young People About COVID-19

  • Guidance #3: Statewide School Closures

  • Statement from Board of Regents Regarding 2020 Testing

  • Guidance and Resources for Emergency Child Care

  • School Emergency Child Care Guidance from OCFS

  • Group Child Care Inspection Checklist

  • Emergency Child Care Reservation Form - Completed by Parent

  • Emergency Child Care Employment Form - Completed by Adult Candidate

  • Operating Child Nutrition Programs when Schools are Closed due to COVID-19

  • Notification Regarding Closure of a School Building

  • Notification Regarding Closure of a Nonpublic School

  • Handwashing Recommendations and Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizer Use in Schools

  • Joint NYS Department of Health – NYS Education Department Coronavirus Letter

  • Coronavirus Parent Letter

  • Guidance #2: Additional Guidance to Schools from NYSED

  • Guidance #1: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for P-12 Schools

  • Memo on Eligibility for Interscholastic Athletics

  • Inclusive Athletics and Extracurricular Activities

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