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Over 1,000 NYC Migrant Students Displaced by 60-Day Shelter Policy

New York City's policy to limit shelter stays to 60 days has led to significant educational disruptions for migrant children, with many forced to leave their schools.

Eric Adams
Migrant children seen boarding a school bus outside the Row Hotel in Midtown Manhattan on Jan. 9, 2024.

Overview

  • Nearly one in five migrant children affected by the policy are no longer enrolled in their original schools, highlighting the policy's impact on educational stability.
  • City Council data reveals that 678 students have left the school system entirely, while 302 have had to switch schools due to the policy.
  • Critics, including city council members, describe the policy as 'cruel' and disruptive to the long-term development and success of affected children.
  • The administration defends the policy as necessary to manage the city's shelter capacity, despite ongoing criticism and calls for policy reevaluation.
  • Efforts to provide stability, such as school transportation and rights awareness, are in place, but challenges persist in ensuring consistent access to education for displaced students.