Bill > A05180

This bill requires school districts to promptly refer a child with a disability for evaluation within 48 hours of the first contact with the person registering the student, provided a referral request has been made. The legislation specifically amends Section 4401-a of the education law to mandate that this referral process cannot be delayed until the student's registration is fully completed. This change aims to expedite the identification and potential support for students with disabilities by ensuring that evaluation requests are processed quickly when a student first enters a school district. The bill will take effect immediately, with a specific provision that if it becomes law after June 30, 2026, it will be retroactively applied from that date. The goal is to improve early detection and support for students with disabilities by removing potential administrative barriers that might slow down the initial evaluation process.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5180