In 2014, Hempstead schools came to the attention of the New York State Education Department after a school document was leaked. This document revealed that 33 Hispanic students had been signing in for attendance each morning, only to be told to return home because there was not classroom space for them.
It came to light in 2014 that Hempstead schools faced criticism from the New York State Education Department following the release of a sensitive document. The document showed that 33 Hispanic pupils were being sent home every morning due to a lack of available classrooms.