Student Advocacy protects the educational rights of children and youth living in Westchester and Putnam Counties in New York State.

Cindy was failing the ninth grade which was not surprising given her long history of problems. She cut classes regularly, was often truant, and had been suspended several times. When she did attend school, she might walk out in the middle of class.
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Jamal is thirteen years old but does not speak. Still he has learned to communicate although he is significantly autistic. Jamal has an affectionate and close family.
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When suspended from middle school for more than a year, Julio was heartbroken. He liked school and looked forward to walking through the front door each morning.
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