File a request with New York City Department of Education
FREE TO FILEFiling process
How records requests work with New York City Department of Education
Your request is filed in your name under New York Freedom of Information Law. We act as your communications agent — routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.
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Filed (day 0)
Submitted to New York City Department of Education via a860-openrecords.nyc.gov.
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Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)
Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.
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Response window (20 business days)
Under New York Freedom of Information Law, the agency must respond within 20 business days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.
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Records delivered or denied
No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.
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Appeal if denied
We draft an appeal to Committee on Open Government and can connect you with a public records attorney.
Governing law
New York Freedom of Information Law
Public Officers Law Art. 6
New York City Department of Education is governed by New York Freedom of Information Law, which requires a response within 20 business days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.
Frequently asked
New York City Department of Education public records FAQ
Related agencies
Other agencies in New York
What to request
Common records from New York City Department of Education
Jurisdiction