Bill > A03950

This bill requires school districts, specifically those in cities with populations of one million or more, to provide annual written notices to parents of students with disabilities attending nonpublic schools about special education service request procedures. The notice must be comprehensive, including information in at least the twelve most common non-English languages, provided at least 28 days before service request deadlines, and must specify submission procedures, required documentation, and contact information for assistance. For the 2024-2025 school year, the bill creates a mechanism for parents whose children did not receive all recommended Individualized Education Services Program (IEPS) services to request an expedited annual review. During this review, parents can provide documentation about how missed services impacted their child's educational progress, and the committee on special education will discuss this information and potentially incorporate any significant negative impacts into the student's services recommendation for the 2025-2026 school year. The bill aims to improve communication and responsiveness in special education service provision for nonpublic school students with disabilities.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3950