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NY A06072
Bill
Status
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Hunter
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AI Summary
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Mandates school districts receiving both preschool special education funding and universal prekindergarten funding to operate joint classroom instruction combining children with disabilities and other children
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Requires joint classrooms to provide the same number of instructional hours per day for all children, regardless of disability status
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Applies to districts receiving funds under Education Law section 4410 (preschool special education) and sections 3602-e and/or 3602-ee (universal prekindergarten programs)
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Directs the Department of Education to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement these requirements
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires funding for special education services and programs for preschool children with disabilities to cover joint classroom instruction for such children with disabilities and other children for the same number of hours each day.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026