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History
- Substituted by A4054A
- Ordered to third reading cal.1557
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 5791a
- Amend and recommit to education
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
Companion bill
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Relates to certain information about special education upon entry to school
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Harvey Weisenberg
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5791A
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to certain information about special education upon entry to school
Purpose
To provide information to parents regarding special education services upon a student's enrollment in school.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Adds a new subdivision 8 to § 4402 of the Education Law.
Section 2: Sets forth a July 1, 2015 effective date.
Justification
This bill requires school districts to provide information to parents of their rights surrounding the availability of special education services. Such information shall be provided upon a child's enrollment or attendance in a public school and may be provided by directing parents to information on the New York State Education Department's website, provided that the district include the name and contact information of the committee on special education chairperson. This bill is intended to provide parents with additional tools to access educational services that may be available.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
July 1, 2015
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