NY A10581

Creates a city-wide council for District 75 with eleven voting members and one non-voting member to oversee special education services in New York City

Council composition includes nine voting parents of District 75 students selected through a representative process, two voting members appointed by the Public Advocate with special education expertise, and one non-voting high school senior appointed by the chancellor's designated administrator

Parent and Public Advocate members serve two-year terms while the student member serves a one-year term

Council powers include advising on educational policies for District 75, issuing annual reports on service effectiveness with improvement recommendations, and holding at least monthly public meetings

Vacancies are filled by the council through a chancellor-developed process with parent consultation, except Public Advocate positions which are filled directly by the Public Advocate