The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) today launched “The State of Civil Rights for Students and Schools,” a free online resource that compiles key education civil rights laws and frameworks from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In conjunction with the launch of the new resource, NCYL will host a live webinar on March 19, featuring state and education leaders, to more deeply explore student civil rights and engage with advocates, attorneys, and community partners.

NCYL created “The State of Civil Rights for Students and Schools” so families, advocates, and attorneys can quickly identify protections and pathways for action where they live. The user-friendly resource is an initiative of NCYL’s Education Defense Fund, which was established in response to the federal government’s recent actions to reduce and dismantle civil rights enforcement in schools, which has left many students and families vulnerable to unchecked discrimination.