<p>It is important that you provide consent for your child to participate in the in-school testing program. Submit your updated testing consent form for your child using your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) at <a href="https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/">schoolsaccount.nyc</a> or by downloading the form online at <a href="http://schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting">schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting</a> and providing the completed printed form to your child’s school.</p><ul><li>You can fill out the form using your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA): <a href="http://schoolsaccount.nyc/">schoolsaccount.nyc</a></li><li>Download the form online at <a href="http://schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting">schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting</a></li><li>Don’t have an NYC Schools Account? Learn more at <a href="http://schools.nyc.gov/NYCSA">schools.nyc.gov/NYCSA</a></li><li>Contact ringram3@schools.nyc.gov for a NYC Schools Account</li></ul><p>Testing consent forms submitted in the previous school year expire on September 30, 2021. If you previously provided consent, your child may be tested this month as part of the in-school testing program—however, for your child to participate in the testing program for the remainder of this school year, you must submit a new consent form.</p><p>Please upload an image of your child’s vaccination card or NYC Excelsior Pass to the DOE’s vaccine portal at <a href="http://vaccine.schools.nyc/">vaccine.schools.nyc</a>.</p><p>Submitting this information will support New York City’s pandemic response and recovery efforts, helping to ensure that our school communities remain safe and healthy.</p><p>The Vaccination Portal allows you to provide the DOE your vaccination status and to upload proof of vaccination, which can be an image of your vaccination card, NYS Excelsior Pass, or another government record. Submitting this information will support New York City’s pandemic response and recovery efforts, and help ensure that the DOE is a safe place to work for all employees.</p><h3>Privacy and Security</h3><p>The privacy and security of your information will be protected by technical, physical, and administrative safeguards, including encryption. This information will be kept confidential in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. </p><h3>Technical Support</h3><p>If you encounter technical issues using the Vaccination Portal, please contact the DOE Help Desk by <a href="https://servicecenter.nycenet.edu/CherwellPortal/IT?_=72450b7e#1">opening a ticket online(Open external link)</a> or calling 718-935-5100. </p>
