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NY S07079
Bill
Status
3/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Simcha Felder
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AI Summary
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Requires settlement agreements resolving special education appeals in school districts in cities with populations of one million or more to have a minimum term of three years.
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Settlement agreements remain in effect for the full three-year term unless there is a substantial change in the child's individualized education program.
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Applies to settlement agreements that resolve appeals of recommendations made pursuant to Education Law Section 4402 regarding appropriate educational programs and placement.
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Settlement agreement terms must be consistent with any applicable time periods prescribed by federal law.
Legislative Description
Provides that a special education settlement agreement between a city school district in a city of one million or more and a child's parent or person in parental relation shall have a term of not less than 3 years; provides for the hearing of appeals of such school district's recommendation as to the provision of special education services and placement in a private school.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/17/2016