Special Act Districts
Created by separate and special acts of the New York State Legislature,
these districts provide unique educational and therapeutic opportunities
to students who have experienced difficulty or failure in previous
school settings. Special act districts are located on the grounds
of residential child-care facilities licensed by the Department
of Social Services. Although they primarily serve a residential
population, special act schools also accept referrals of day students
who are experiencing similar psychological, educational, or physical
disabilities. The Blythedale School District in Valhalla serves
students with severe physical disabilities who are in residence
at Blythedale Children's Hospital. All other special act schools
serve students with severe emotional disabilities who may be victims
of neglect or abuse, or may have histories of delinquency or social
maladjustment. Curriculum meets all state requirements for students
ages five to 21. Guidance services, family and individual counseling,
and psychological and psychiatric services are extensive. Students
learn in accredited high schools to earn Regents, local, or GED
alternative diplomas, and participate in vocational and work-study
programs.
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