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@youthlaw.bsky.socialProtecting students’ civil rights doesn’t stop at the federal level.
On Oct. 15, we’re discussing how states and communities can fill gaps in federal protections and take action to defend students’ rights.
Register: action.youthlaw.org/a/fillingthe...
@youthlaw.bsky.socialRead NCYL's latest blog post: medium.com/ncyl-news/nc...
@youthlaw.bsky.social🎉 Congratulations to NCYL’s Dana Flores and the Colorado Youth Justice Collaborative on receiving the 2026 Rupert-Tate Game Changer Award! This well-deserved recognition celebrates their leadership in advancing youth-led advocacy and meaningful youth justice reforms across Colorado.
@youthlaw.bsky.socialWhen federal protections fall short, states can step up.
Join us Oct. 15 to explore practical strategies states, advocates, policymakers, and communities can use to defend students’ civil rights.
12 PM PT
Register: action.youthlaw.org/a/fillingthe...
@youthlaw.bsky.socialSex-based harassment doesn’t always look the same.
SSAIS and NCYL’s new toolkit uses real-life scenarios to help students understand their rights and options.
@youthlaw.bsky.socialStudents missed more than 14 million days of school due to out-of-school suspensions in 2023-24.
NCYL’s Dan Losen spoke with @npr.org about what new federal civil rights data reveals about discipline, disparities and lost learning time.
@youthlaw.bsky.socialAsking for help after experiencing sex-based harassment doesn’t necessarily mean filing a formal complaint.
Students can ask about supportive measures, confidentiality, reporting options and protections against retaliation.
@youthlaw.bsky.socialJuvenile cases do not impact your right to vote. Ever.
California’s voter registration deadline is Oct. 19, with Same Day Registration available through Election Day on Nov. 3.
Know your rights and find more youth voting resources from OYCR: www.ylc.org/votinginfo/?...
@youthlaw.bsky.socialStudents shouldn’t have to become legal experts to understand their rights.
SSAIS and NCYL’s new toolkit helps students and families understand their rights, options and where to turn after experiencing sex-based harassment at school.
@youthlaw.bsky.socialThe “parents’ rights” movement is influencing education policy across the country.
On Oct. 8, we’re taking a closer look at the policies and narratives behind it and what a better framework for all children can look like.
Register: action.youthlaw.org/a/thetruthab...
@youthlaw.bsky.socialHead Start protections are at risk.
NCYL is urging HHS to withdraw a proposed rule that would weaken federal standards for education, health, safety, privacy, language access and family supports in Head Start programs.
Read more: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
@youthlaw.bsky.socialNCYL attorneys Melissa Adamson, Diane de Gramont & Becky Wolozin spoke about children being separated from their families, deemed “unaccompanied,” and placed in government custody.
Read the full investigation: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
@youthlaw.bsky.socialA new @motherjones.com investigation examines the government’s ongoing separation of immigrant children from their families.
@youthlaw.bsky.socialAnother win for California youth! 🎉 AB 1886, Ending Endless Probation for All, has been signed into law, strengthening protections against unnecessarily prolonged probation for youth, regardless of whether they live at home or in an out-of-home placement.
@youthlaw.bsky.socialRead more:https://medium.com/ncyl-news/sexual-harassment-at-school-toolkit-7190ca752b49
@youthlaw.bsky.socialAmid uncertainty around Title IX enforcement, students and families need clear information about their rights and options. NCYL + Stop Sexual Assault in Schools created a new youth-centered toolkit to help students navigate and respond to sex-based harassment at school.
@youthlaw.bsky.socialWhat’s really behind the so-called “parents’ rights” movement?
Join us Oct. 8 for a closer look at the policies and narratives driving the movement and a better framework that protects all children.
12 PM PT
Register: action.youthlaw.org/a/thetruthab...
@youthlaw.bsky.socialA hug shouldn’t be a privilege. 💙 AB 1646 is now law in California, giving youth in juvenile facilities the right to appropriate, consensual physical contact with loved ones during visits, including hugs and holding hands. A meaningful win for youth and families.
@youthlaw.bsky.socialPolicies advanced in the name of “parents’ rights” are shaping schools across the country. But what do they mean for students?
Join us Oct. 8 as we examine these narratives and discuss a framework that protects all children.
Register: action.youthlaw.org/a/thetruthab...
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