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NY A08633
Bill
Status
5/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Clark
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AI Summary
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Requires every school district's board of education or trustees to establish a parent advisory council on special education
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Opens council membership to all parents of children with disabilities in the district and other interested parties
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Councils must advise the board on matters pertaining to education and safety of students with disabilities
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Councils must meet regularly with school officials to participate in planning, development, and evaluation of special education programs
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Councils must establish their own by-laws for officers and operational procedures, and boards must provide assistance without charge upon reasonable notice
Legislative Description
Directs school districts to establish parent advisory councils on special education to advise on matters that pertain to the education and safety of students with disabilities, and meet regularly with school officials to participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the school district's special education programs.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026