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.

• 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.

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