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NY S02107
Bill
Status
1/12/2017
Primary Sponsor
Simcha Felder
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AI Summary
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Requires settlement agreements in special education appeals for school districts in cities with populations of one million or more to last a minimum of three years, unless there is substantial change in the child's individualized education program.
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Establishes that appeals of special education placement recommendations in large city school districts must be resolved through impartial hearing officer decision, state review officer decision, or signed settlement agreement within applicable federal timeframes.
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Mandates that settlement agreements specify the amount and payment schedule for tuition reimbursement when a unilateral parental placement is determined to be appropriate, consistent with federal law.
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Provides that tuition payment for approved unilateral parental placements shall continue in future years at the same percentage of total tuition cost until the committee on special education determines the child's needs can be met in another public or approved private school.
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Preserves parents' and school districts' rights to seek judicial review of settlement agreements and hearing officer decisions.
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
REFERRED TO CITIES
1/3/2018