NY S09073

Corrects reference in Education Law section 4402 from "chapter" to "article" regarding appeal procedures for parents challenging special education placement recommendations.

Requires school districts in cities with populations of one million or more to resolve parental appeals through an impartial hearing officer, state review officer, court decision, or settlement agreement.

Mandates that approved unilateral parental placements in school districts in cities with populations of one million or more receive tuition payments for no less than three years at the same percentage as the previous year, unless the Committee on Special Education determines the child's needs can be met elsewhere based on significant program revisions due to substantial changes in disability status.

Limits tuition payment eligibility to families with incomes at or below three times the federal National School Lunch Program income eligibility threshold.

Extends the expiration dates of certain provisions in chapters 352 of the laws of 2005 and 378 of the laws of 2007 from June 30, 2018 to June 30, 2021.