For Immediate Release:
Judge Rules in Favor of Catholic Schools in Case against New York City Department of Education
Public Schools Must Provide COVID-19 Testing to Catholic Schools Where Law Mandates
Michael J. Deegan, Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of New York, released the following statement today in response to the decision by Judge Wayne Ozzi of the New York State Supreme Court – Richmond County, granting the relief sought by Catholic schools that the Department of Education of the City of New York provide the same Covid-19 testing for its students as it does for public school students, as required under Section 912 of the State Education Law.
“We are most grateful for the judge’s swift and favorable decision on behalf of our Catholic school students and their families. The law is clear: the health and safety of students in non- public schools are as important as the health and safety of students in public schools. We hope Chancellor Carranza and the City DOE will now do the right thing and immediately provide the appropriate COVID-19 testing in accordance with the law.”
About the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York:
Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York serve nearly 62,000 students from Pre-K through 12th grade across 172 schools across 9 counties and boroughs throughout New York. Catholic schools offer a unique combination of academic and spiritual development that empowers children of all backgrounds to gain the confidence to realize their fullest potential.
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