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NY S00079
Bill
Status
6/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Liu
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AI Summary
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Prohibits New York City school closings or significant changes in school utilization from taking effect until all special education students have been assigned to new schools and the Chancellor has verified the receiving schools can accommodate them
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Expands educational impact statement requirements to include a list of schools that can accommodate displaced students, showing each school's enrollment, utilization rate, 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 specifically 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 NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION
1/7/2026