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NY A10649
Bill
Status
3/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Zaccaro
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AI Summary
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Requires all special education students in schools scheduled for closure or significant change to be assigned to new schools within New York City before the closure or change takes effect
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Mandates the Chancellor verify that each receiving school can accommodate the special education students being transferred from the affected school
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Expands educational impact statement requirements to include a list of potential receiving schools with their enrollment numbers, utilization rates, and percentage of special education pupils
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Requires disclosure of the total number of special education students impacted by any proposed school closure or change in utilization
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Applies to New York City public schools under the jurisdiction of the city board of education
Legislative Description
Requires that all special education students attending schools scheduled to be closed or to undergo a significant change be assigned to new schools prior to the implementation of the closing or change.
Last Action
referred to education
3/19/2026