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NY S08620
Bill
Status
3/22/2022
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Addabbo
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AI Summary
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Prohibits impartial hearing officers from being employees of the state educational agency, local educational agency, or any public agency involved in the child's education or care.
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Prohibits impartial hearing officers from being employees of the municipality where the school district is located or any of its agencies or instrumentalities.
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Requires the Commissioner of Education to develop and implement a plan ensuring no individual employed by a school district, school, or program serving students with disabilities acts as an impartial hearing officer.
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Extends the prohibition to individuals employed by disqualified entities for two years following termination of their employment.
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Applies immediately upon enactment with provisions subject to expiration and reversion under existing law.
Legislative Description
Prohibits the appointment of certain state, municipal or agency employees as impartial hearing officers to hear appeals of determinations regarding children with handicapping conditions.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO EDUCATION
4/26/2022