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NY S01112

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Mandates school districts receiving both preschool special education funds and universal prekindergarten funds to operate joint classroom instruction combining children with disabilities and other children

  • Requires joint classroom instruction to run for the same number of hours each day for both preschool children with disabilities and their non-disabled peers

  • Amends Education Law Section 4410 by adding a new subdivision 14 on full-day special education funding

  • Directs the Department of Education to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement these requirements

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

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 DISABILITIES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Disabilities1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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