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When Schools Become Enforcers: A Lawsuit Claims NYC Used Child Protective Services as Leverage Against a Parent
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January 23, 2026
A New York lawsuit reveals how schools may misuse Child Protective Services (CPS) referrals to coerce non-compliant parents, as demonstrated by a Queens mother’s allegations. This practice, which complicates parental disputes over education, raises…