This application is only for a Public Advocate Appointee position on a Citywide Education Council. There are four citywide councils representing discrete student communities:

• Citywide Council on High Schools (CCHS), representing all NYC public high school students;
• Citywide Council on English Language Learners (CCELL), representing students who are learning English;
• Citywide Council on Special Education (CCSE), representing students with an Individualized Educational Program (IEP); and
• Citywide Council for District 75 (CCD75), representing students receiving special education services in District 75.

Please visit Borough President & Public Advocate Appointee Applications for a separate application for Borough President Appointee positions on the Community Education Councils.

You are eligible for appointment on a citywide council if you live in NYC and you have extensive experience or knowledge in the applicable field. You do not need to have a child attending school. For details on eligibility, visit Borough President & Public Advocate Appointee Seats or email us at Elections2025@schools.nyc.gov

The Department of Education will determine your eligibility and send your application to the Public Advocate for final determination. You will be notified of DOE's determination by email; thereafter, please direct all inquiries to the Public Advocate's office by calling (212) 669-7200 or e-mailing reception@advocate.nyc.gov

This application does not save data and must be completed in one session. It’s advisable to compose the candidate statement in a separate Word document and copy and paste your final version into the Candidate Statement section.