Bill > A05642

This bill establishes a new Office of Special Education Services within the state education department, which will be responsible for administering programs and activities for children with disabilities. The office will be led by an assistant commissioner appointed by the board of regents, who will serve at their pleasure. The assistant commissioner will serve as the chief executive officer of the office, reporting directly to the commissioner of education. The bill requires that the office have at least six officers, including three division directors and three bureau chiefs, and grants the assistant commissioner the authority to appoint additional staff, define their duties, set their compensation, and arrange for expense reimbursement, all within the limits of state and federal appropriations. By creating this dedicated office, the bill aims to centralize and potentially improve the administration of educational services for students with disabilities at the state level. The new office will take effect on the first of July following the bill's passage into law.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5642