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NY A05180
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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School districts must refer a child with a disability for initial evaluation within 48 hours of first contact with the person registering the student, if a referral request has been made
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The evaluation referral cannot be delayed until the student's registration process has been completed
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Amends Section 4401-a of the Education Law by adding a new subdivision 7
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Takes effect immediately, or if passed after June 30, 2026, will be deemed in full force as of that date
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The amendments are designed to survive the expiration and reversion provisions of the underlying statute
Legislative Description
Requires school districts to refer a newly-registering child with a disability for evaluation within forty-eight hours of the time of the first contact between the school district and the person or entity registering the student with the school district, provided a request for referral has been made.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026