NY S00757

Establishes that in school districts in cities with populations over one million, the school identified in a settlement agreement is the presumed operative placement for pendency purposes unless there is an intervening event such as a new agreement, impartial hearing officer decision, or court appeal.

Requires the school district to review each child's IEP at least annually as required by federal law (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(4)(A)(i)).

Mandates pendency tuition payments be made prospectively at the previous year's rate unless a new IEP was performed, with initial payments of at least two months' tuition or remaining contract balance (whichever is smaller), and allows retroactive payments in initial installments.

Requires local educational agencies in cities over one million in population to finalize settlements or notify parents by January 1, 2024 for tuition claims filed on or before June 30, 2022 for school years commencing in 2021 or earlier.

Sets payment schedules for all tuition settlements to begin no later than 60 days after full execution or receipt of necessary documentation, with completion within 60 days of receiving additional required documentation.