FAQs

Who can vote in CEC elections?

  • Parents and legal guardians of children in NYC public schools in grades PreK through 12

  • US citizenship NOT REQUIRED

  • Only the primary and secondary caregivers in the school’s database are able to vote (2 caregivers maximum per child)

  • Every caregiver has one ballot with 3 votes per child per council

  • Depending on your child’s status, caregivers may have multiple ballots for multiple councils

  • Each ballot is for a single council

  • A caregiver may vote for multiple councils if the child has an IEP and/or is an English Language Learner

  • A caregiver may have multiple ballots for one council if there are multiple children

  • When there are two caregivers with only one child, each caregiver will have a ballot with three votes but EACH VOTE COUNTS AS HALF A VOTE

How can you vote in CEC elections?

  • Be sure to create or reactivate your account today

  • See your parent coordinator for activation code

  • Make your your child(ren)’s information is visible

  • Your partner should have their own NYCSA

  • Check out the step by step guide: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/setup-guide

When are CEC elections?

Voting will take place from April 25th through May 13th, with run-off elections, if needed, from May 14th through June 2nd, according to Education Department officials.

Election results will be announced in June.

How do I know if my child’s school is in District 30?

District 30 covers parts of seven neighborhoods in western Queens: Astoria, Corona, East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, Long Island City, Sunnyside, and Woodside. To find your zoned schools, enter your address on the City’s Find a School tool. Even if you reside in District 30, your child might attend school in another district. You will vote in the district where your child attends school.

CEC Elections 2025 Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions NYCPS gets from families about voting in the Community and Citywide Education Council Elections:

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/families/education-councils/elections/faq

Still have questions?

Check out this information slide deck brought to you by Education Council Consortium:

Disclaimer

This presentation is neither approved nor endorsed by the NYC Department of Education. 

Best efforts were made to present the most accurate and up to date information. However, we make no guarantee that all the information in this presentation is accurate.

Please email elections2025@schools.nyc.gov with all inquiries.