Education Updates, Reminders, and Resources Child Tax Credit: The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service urge families to take advantage of a special online tool that can help them determine whether they qualify for the Child Tax Credit and the special monthly advance payments which began on July 15th, 2021. Available exclusively on IRS.gov, the new Child Tax Credit Eligibility Assistant, launched earlier is interactive and easy to use. By answering a series of questions about themselves and their family members, a parent or other family member can quickly determine whether they qualify for the credit. Using this tool can help them decide whether they should take the next step and register for the Child Tax Credit payments on another new IRS tool unveiled earlier. NYC School Reopening Updates: Mayor Bill de Blasio announced New York City schools will fully reopen this fall with no remote option for the city's one million public school students. NYC DOE Testing Data Website: Families can now track the testing rate within their student’s public school using this online tool. Access Internet Service: Find suggestions at Free and Low-Cost Internet Solutions. NYC DOE COVID Response Situation Room Map: The DOE has launched an online map updating families and the public on which school buildings have active cases of COVID-19 and which require either temporary classroom or full-building closures. This map will be updated daily with the latest information from the School Reopening Situation Room. NYC Student Loan Debt: For Student Loan Debt Tips during COVID-19, click here.