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- Referred to education
- Referred to education
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Allows parents/guardians and evaluators access to observe programs for handicapped children
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Ellen C. Jaffee
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to access to observe programs for children with handicapping conditions
Purpose
This legislation would ensure that parents, guardians and independent evaluators of a child with a handicapping condition have full access to observe the current or proposed programs, services and facilities made available by the school district.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill adds a new clause (m) for section 4402 subdivision 1 paragraph b subparagraph 3 of the education law to provide that parents, guardians and independent evaluators of a child with a handicapping condition shall have full access to observe the current and proposed programs, services and facilities made available by the school district. Section 3 of the bill provides for an effective date.
Justification
It is important that parents, guardians and independent evaluators have of children with handicapping conditions have full access to observe programs, services and facilities made available by the school districts.
Legislative history
2008: S.8079 Referred to Education
Fiscal implications
None to the State
Effective date
Immediately.
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