Your Voice Matters!
Participating in these elections as a candidate or voter is your opportunity to help shape the future of your school community, so be sure to get involved and make your voice heard.
As of January 13, 2025, parents can apply to run for a seat on any of the 32 Community Education Councils or 4 Citywide Education Councils for which they are eligible. Candidates will campaign from late February through April, and voting will take place from late April through May 13.
Stay engaged and ensure you’re signed up for a New York City School Account (NYCSA), which is required to run for a seat and vote. For assistance, refer to our NYCSA Account Set Up Guide for Parents.(Open external link)
If you’re considering running for a seat, find answers to frequently asked questions below. You can also visit our Community and Citywide Education Councils page for more information about what they do and how you can get involved.
If you have any questions not answered below, please contact Elections2025@schools.nyc.gov(Open external link).
Visit the NYC DOE site at the link below for more information:
2025 Community and Citywide Education Council Elections information