New York City Public Schools School Avoidance Settlement
New York City Public Schools · Public education and special education services · Settlement Reached
About this case
A 2024 class action alleged that New York City Public Schools lacked adequate processes, evaluations, and disability accommodations for students whose anxiety, depression, or other disabilities made it difficult to attend school. The parties reached an agreement requiring standardized school-avoidance practices, staff training, designated liaisons, and expanded evaluation and support procedures.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- New York City Public Schools
- Product or service
- Public education and special education services
- Court case number
- 1:24-cv-07600
- Case status
- Settlement Reached
- Lawsuit type
- Other
- Reported harm
- Discrimination
Participation information
Settlement Claim
The agreement concerns students attending New York City public schools whose disabilities or mental-health conditions make attending school difficult, including students experiencing school avoidance. The reported reforms are systemwide and are not described as requiring individual claims.
- Type
- Settlement Claim
- Payout
- The settlement provides non-cash, systemwide reforms rather than individual monetary payments. Reforms include a School Avoidance Liaison at every public school, annual staff training, standardized school and family guidance, individualized Attendance Success Plans, expanded special-education evaluation flexibility, revised special-education procedures, family resources, and implementation monitoring.
- Reported proof requirement
- No