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New York City Public Schools School-Avoidance Class Action
New York City Department of Education · New York City public education · Settlement Reached
About this case
The case concerns New York City public schools' support for students who miss school because of severe anxiety or depression, a condition known as school avoidance. The 2024 federal class-action lawsuit reached a settlement requiring each school to designate a staff liaison and provide related training beginning in fall 2026.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- New York City Department of Education
- Product or service
- New York City public education
- Case status
- Settlement Reached
- Lawsuit type
- Other
- Reported harm
- Other
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