Bill > S00079

This bill amends the New York education law to strengthen protections for special education students when schools are scheduled for closure or significant changes. Specifically, the bill requires that before any proposed school closing or major utilization change can take effect, all special education pupils in the affected school must first be assigned to new schools within New York City. Moreover, the chancellor must verify that each new school accepting these special education students can adequately accommodate them. The bill also expands the requirements for educational impact statements to include more detailed information about the potential schools' capacity, including their current enrollment, utilization rates, and percentage of special education students. These provisions aim to ensure that special education students are not negatively impacted by school closures or significant changes, by mandating a careful and comprehensive transition process that prioritizes their educational needs and placement.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S79