In New York State, schools are designated Persistently Dangerous if they have two successive years of serious incidents that meet or exceed criteria established by the State Education Department. Under the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), all students enrolled at schools designated persistently dangerous have the opportunity to request a transfer to a school that is NOT persistently dangerous.
Eligibility Click here to view the Parent Notification letters that were mailed on Wednesday, September 30 to parents of all students enrolled in persistently dangerous schools. The deadline to submit a transfer request is Friday, October 9. To view the list of schools designated as Persistently Dangerous click here . Frequently Asked QuestionsView and download the Persistently Dangerous Schools Transfer FAQ's here .