Mayor’s Executive Order 150:Young Men’s

Initiative

Get Your ID!

Young Men’s Initiative “ID=”

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The program is part of the Young Men’s Initiative which aims to improve the quality of life of young African-American and Latino men in New York City. While developing this initiative, the Mayor’s Office discovered that having a government ID will make it easier for all New Yorkers. Help New Yorkers learn about the types of Government

ID Understand the importance of having an ID Learn how to apply for each type of ID Apply for jobs Open back accounts Receive government benefits and services

Mayor’s Executive Order 150

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August 4, 2011 Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg signs EO 150

An Executive Order (EO) is issued by the Mayor to City agencies and offices in order to implement a law or policy.

EO-150 aims to make NYC residents aware of the benefits of the 3 main types of government issued IDs: Birth Certificates, Social Security Cards, and Non-Driver State IDs.

This is a multi-agency effort between the DOE, ACS, DYCD, DOHMH, NYCHA, DCA, DOC, DHS,HPD, HRA, DPR, DOP, NYPL, BPL, QPL, and HHC.

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Don’t I need an ID to get an ID? I don’t know where to go to get an ID. The applications are too complicated. It takes too long. I don’t understand why it’s important. I don’t know what types of IDs exist.

Barriers or Myths To Getting An I.D.

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Apply for a job Rent an apartment Receive public

benefits like health insurance

Get into government buildings for meetings and appointments

Cash a check

Open a bank account Get a library card Get a gym

membership Apply for

college/FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Why Is It Important To Have An I.D.?

Types of Recognized ID

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Birth Certificate:

shows date of birth parents’ names the hospital where the

student was born

A birth certificate can be used as “proof of citizenship” and is sometimes called a “vital record.”

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Social Security Card:

has the student’s name and a unique 9-digit number

assigned by the United States Social Security Administration.

Types of Recognized ID

Can be used as “proof of identity.”

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Non-Driver State ID:

Department of Motor Vehicles similar to a drivers license driving test not required a photo name address date of birth

Types of Recognized ID

You can use a non-driver State ID as “proof of citizenship” and “proof of identity.”

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The Role of the Parent Coordinator

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Serve as the school-based point persons for EO-150

Distribute brochures to students and parents with information about how to get a government-issued ID.

Interact with and provide support to students and/or parents during school hours when they have questions about getting IDs.

Inform students of the availability of more information on this initiative on the DOE’s website.

The Role of the Parent Coordinator

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Next Steps

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Your school should have received posters & brochures that explain EO- 150

• Brochures and posters should be displayed in prominent places throughout your school

• Main Office• Parent Room• Parent Coordinator’s Office• Guidance Counselor's Office• College Counselor's Office• Community Based Organization area (where

applicable)

• Please familiarize yourself with these materials

Next Steps

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• record the information for each student or parent that requests information about the ID Program.

• Track the number of students and parents to whom information on government-issued identification on the weekly Parent Coordinator's Report

Next Steps

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Thank you for your attention today. For more information contact or visit

Department of Health and Mental Hygienewww.nyc.gov/health

Contact the NYC Health Department’s Office of Vital Records

212-788-4520

Social Security Administrationwww.ssa.gov

Call 1-800-772-1213Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 7:00pm

Say "replace a Social Security card" to get assistance. Say "help" at anytime to speak to a customer service

representative.

Department of Motor Vehicleswww.dmv.ny.gov/license.htm#nondriver

Call 212-645-5550 or 718-966-6155Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Some customer service is available.

FACE@schools.nyc.gov