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NY A09230

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Yudelka Tapia

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts to collect and annually report to the Department of Education data on all manifestation determination reviews (MDRs) conducted for students with disabilities facing disciplinary action

  • Mandates reporting of specific MDR details including: final determination, proposed vs. actual suspension days, student disability classification, demographic data, attendees (including parent/guardian presence), and whether functional behavioral assessments were completed within 60 days

  • Requires school districts to attach a copy of the MDR worksheet to any "prior written notice" for MDR meetings

  • Directs the Department of Education to publicly report MDR data disaggregated by race, gender, English language learner status, and disability classification, and to issue annual reports on district-level and statewide trends

  • Takes effect July 1 following enactment, with rulemaking authority granted immediately to the Commissioner to implement reporting requirements

Legislative Description

Requires school districts to collect and annually report to the department of education certain information regarding manifestation determination reviews (MDRs) conducted during the prior school year; requires certain disaggregated information to be publicly reported regarding MDRs.

Last Action

referred to education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Education11/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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