Testimony of Johanna Miller and Ifetayo Belle on behalf of the New York Civil Liberties Union April 15, 2013 The New York Civil Liberties Union respectfully submits the following testimony on school climate and oversight of the Student Safety Act. INTRODUCTION

Regarding Int. 97-A relating to the provision of sick time earned by employees March 22, 2013 My name is Socheatta Meng, and I am Legislative Counsel for the New York Civil Liberties Union (“NYCLU”). I would like to thank the Committee on Civil Service and Labor for inviting the NYCLU to provide testimony today on this legislation that would provide employees with paid sick time.

Thematic Hearing of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on Solitary Confinement in the Americas.

Testimony of Rebecca Engel on behalf of the New York Civil Liberties Union before the New York City Council Immigration Committee in support of Intro Nos. 982 and 989. January 25, 2013 I. Introduction

Statement of the New York Civil Liberties Union before the New York City Council Committee on Governmental Operations regarding City Council Legislation to Improve Electronic Administration, Expand Voter Registration and Provide Better Information to Voters (Ints. 613-2011, 721-2011, 728-2011, 760-2012, 769-2012, and 778-2012) October 15, 2012

Testimony of Donna Lieberman and Udi Ofer on behalf of the New York Civil Libertoes Union before the New York City Council Public Safety Committee in Support of the Community Safety Act (Into. Nos. 799, 800, 801 AND 881) October 10, 2012 I. Introduction

Statement of the New York Civil Liberties Union Before The New York City Council Committee on Civil Service and Labor Regarding Resolution on A.1652/ S.1862 Establishing the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act June 11, 2012

Testimony of Donna Lieberman regarding New York City Council Resolution 1155 in support of state legislation that would give religious organizations "maximum access to school property" February 2, 2012 My name is Donna Lieberman and I am the Executive Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union ("NYCLU"). I would like to thank the Committee on Education for inviting the NYCLU to provide testimony today on Resolution 1155 in support of state legislation that would give religious organizations "maximum access to school property."

Statement of the New York Civil Liberties Union Before The New York City Campaign Finance Board Regarding Proposed Rules Requiring the Disclosure of Independent Expenditures.

Testimony of Johanna Miller on behalf of the New York Civil Liberties Union before the New York City Department of Education on proposed changes to the 2011-2012 citywide standards of intervention and discipline measures (the discipline code and bill of students’ rights and responsibilities, k-12). The New York Civil Liberties Union respectfully submits the following testimony regarding our recommendations for the 2011-2012 Citywide Standards of Discipline and Intervention Measures, hereinafter referred to as the Discipline Code.