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NY A02009

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Smullen

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows nonresident students to enroll in classes at other school districts through an interregional enrollment program, with districts establishing open enrollment application processes for both part-time and full-time students

  • Requires the Commissioner of Education to set maximum tuition rates that vary by number of classes and regional cost differences, with the student's home district paying tuition to the receiving district

  • Prioritizes enrollment for students who would benefit from specialized programs not available in their home district, with eligibility based on available space, academic performance, and student needs

  • Mandates participating districts to provide transportation for students with disabilities as required by their individualized education programs

  • Expands BOCES itinerant teaching services to include any required courses of study, not just advanced academic subjects, and removes time limitations on how long itinerant teachers can provide services at individual schools

Legislative Description

Establishes interregional enrollment of students taking classes in multiple school districts (Part A); allows students who are enrolled in and taking classes in multiple school districts to receive cooperative and individualized educational services (Part B).

Last Action

referred to education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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