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NY S09418

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shelley Mayer

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Exempts New York school districts from obtaining commissioner of education approval to provide special services or programs for preschool students with disabilities
  • School district providers would be automatically deemed approved to offer preschool special education programs and services
  • Exempts school districts from the program reapproval process, though they must still comply with regulatory requirements for approved preschool programs, including program and fiscal standards
  • Requires school districts to notify the department of programs and services offered prior to establishing state reimbursement rates for contracts with municipalities
  • Removes outdated reporting requirements from 2003 related to a previous moratorium on program expansion

Legislative Description

Exempts school district providers of special services or programs for preschool students with disabilities from having to obtain program approval from the commissioner of education.

Last Action

REFERRED TO EDUCATION

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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