What's happening
This bill directs the commissioner of education to study and report on funding sources for preschool special education services in New York.
Why it matters
This study may identify gaps or inequities in how preschool special education is funded. , which could affect the quality and availability of services for young children with disabilities across New York State.
The findings and recommendations could influence future legislation or budget decisions. , potentially leading to increased or restructured funding for preschool special education programs.
Stakeholders such as parents, educators, and local governments may gain new insights into the sources and sufficiency of funding. , helping them advocate more effectively for the needs of children with disabilities.
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Study Preschool Special Ed Funding
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7029
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
March 29, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. TITONE, BARRETT -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to direct the commissioner of education to study and report upon funding sources for special education services and programs for certain preschool children
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The commissioner of education shall cause a study to be performed to investigate funding sources for special education services and programs for preschool children with handicapping conditions.
§ 2. On or before eighteen months after the start of the study, the commissioner of education shall complete the study conducted pursuant to section one of this act and shall thereafter deliver a copy of the findings of the study and any legislative recommendations he or she deems to be necessary to the governor, the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD09158-01-7
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