The Discipline Code is also known as the Citywide Behavioral Expectations to Support Student Learning. It:
- Is age-specific with one set for grades K-5 and another for grades 6-12.
- Explains the standards for behavior in the New York City public schools.
- Describes supports, interventions, and disciplinary responses that schools can use when students demonstrate unwelcome behavior.
- Explains how you can appeal decisions.
- Includes the K-12 Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.
Ensuring that every child learns in safe, supportive, and inclusive schools is our top priority. To do this, we use preventive approaches that address the real causes of a conflict as well as reinforcing positive behaviors through teachable moments. The Discipline Code outlines the standards of behavior and the responses if these standards are not met. We encourage you to become familiar with these standards and discuss them at home.
The current version of the Discipline Code includes input from principals, teachers, safety administrators, parents, students, and advocacy groups.
Parents who want to discuss supports and interventions in response to student behavior should contact their child’s school, including the Parent Coordinator, or, if necessary, the Family Support Coordinator in your District Office. Please use our get help page for guidance about the appropriate people in your school or district to reach and for information to look up their contact information.
Code of Conduct and District-Wide Safety Plan
The SY2022-2023 Code of Conduct and District-Wide Safety Plan was posted for public comment on July 28, 2022 and was adopted after a public hearing that was held on September 1, 2022. This plan was adopted and submitted to NYSED before the deadline of October 1, 2022.
The NYCDOE is proposing updates to the Code of Conduct and District-Wide Safety Plan for school year 2023-2024. Please note that any updates to the plan are reflected in red font. We invite you to share feedback regarding these proposed changes to safetyandprevention@schools.nyc.gov no later than September 1, 2023. On September 12, 2023, NYCDOE will hold a virtual public hearing from 5-6pm (see link information below) where we will review the proposed updates and welcome any feedback.
Meeting ID: 306 002 8096
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