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NY S05073
Bill
Status
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Griffo
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AI Summary
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Shifts the burden of proof in special education impartial hearings from school districts/state agencies to parents or persons in parental relationship
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Requires parents to bear both the burden of persuasion and burden of production when challenging a Committee on Special Education recommendation
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Eliminates the existing exception where parents only bore the burden of proof when seeking tuition reimbursement for unilateral private school placements
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Amends Section 4404 of the Education Law, which governs appeal procedures for students with disabilities
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to the burden of proof for appeal procedures for children with handicapping conditions; shifts the burden to the parent or person in parental relationship.
Last Action
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
1/7/2026