Harlem parents to file federal lawsuit against NY City Mayor De Blasio admin. for closing Harlem Charter school in free space in violation of children's constitutional right to adequate education-NY Daily News

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3/10/14, "Parents will file federal suit over Harlem charter school's closing," NY Daily News, Ben Chapman and Bill Hutchinson
 
"Parents of students at Success Academy Harlem Central Middle School contend the city’s decision to close the school violates their children’s constitutional right to adequate education, a source told the Daily News."

"Angry over their children’s Harlem charter school getting the boot from its free public space, parents plan to file a federal lawsuit against the city, a source told the Daily News.

Parents of students at Success Academy Harlem Central Middle School contend the city’s decision violates their children’s constitutional right to adequate education.

The suit is expected to be filed as soon as Monday.

Under the Bloomberg administration, three Success Academy charter schools were approved for co-locations with public schools for the next school year.

Mayor de Blasio revoked the city’s offer of free classrooms for Success Academy Harlem Central last week, arguing it would displace crucial programs for disabled students.

“The administration is already taking steps to resolve concerns we have received by some parents,” said a Department of Education spokesman.

“In our decisions, we set consistent, objective, common-sense standards — most importantly protecting students with disabilities,” the spokesman said. “We remain deeply committed to the rights of all students, and ensuring every child has access to a great education.”

Harlem Central is already open, and the decision would displace nearly 200 students. The other two schools were set to open next school year.

In addition to the federal suit, parents are filing two complaints with the state education commissioner challenging the city’s decision."

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