Bill > S01325

This bill requires school districts to annually provide written notice to parents of students with disabilities attending nonpublic schools about the process for requesting special education services, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The notice must be provided in the twelve most common non-English languages, be given at least 28 days before service request deadlines, specify submission deadlines, describe request procedures, detail required documentation, and provide contact information for assistance. The bill specifically focuses on school districts in cities with populations over one million, with a special provision for the 2024-2025 school year allowing parents whose students did not receive recommended services to request an expedited annual review of their Individualized Education Services Program (IESP). During this review, the committee on special education will discuss with parents how missed services might have impacted the student's educational progress and incorporate these findings into the student's services recommendation for the 2025-2026 school year. The goal is to improve communication and ensure appropriate special education services are accessible to students with disabilities in nonpublic schools.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1325