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NY S05073

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Griffo

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Shifts the burden of proof in special education impartial hearings from school districts/state agencies to parents or persons in parental relationship

  • Requires parents to bear both the burden of persuasion and burden of production when challenging a Committee on Special Education recommendation

  • Eliminates the existing exception where parents only bore the burden of proof when seeking tuition reimbursement for unilateral private school placements

  • Amends Section 4404 of the Education Law, which governs appeal procedures for students with disabilities

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Disabilities2/18/2025

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