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NY S08720

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Griffo

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Shifts the burden of proof in special education impartial hearings from school districts and state agencies to parents or persons in parental relationship
  • Removes the exception that previously allowed parents seeking tuition reimbursement for unilateral placements to bear the burden of persuasion and production on placement appropriateness
  • Parents or persons in parental relationship must now bear both the burden of persuasion and burden of production in all impartial hearing appeals regarding students with disabilities
  • Takes effect immediately, with provisions subject to expiration and reversion of existing law per chapter 352 of the laws of 2005

Legislative Description

Relates to the burden of proof for appeal procedures for children with handicapping conditions; shifts the burden to the parent or person in parental relationship.

Last Action

REFERRED TO DISABILITIES

3/4/2024

Committee Referrals

Disabilities3/4/2024

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