Bill > A05333

This bill requires all school districts in New York to promptly purchase and provide assistive technology devices for students with disabilities, specifically mandating that these devices and services must be acquired within two months of being recommended by a student's Committee on Special Education during the development of their Individualized Education Program (IEP). An IEP is a legally binding document that outlines the specific educational needs and support services for students with disabilities, ensuring they receive appropriate accommodations. The bill directs the state commissioner of education to create rules and regulations to enforce this requirement, which aims to ensure that students with disabilities receive the technological tools they need to support their learning in a timely manner. By setting a strict two-month timeline for procurement, the legislation seeks to reduce delays in providing critical assistive technologies that can help students with disabilities access and participate more effectively in their educational programs.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5333