What's happening
This bill requires schools to provide translated special education documents for parents upon request, to the extent feasible.
Why it matters
Increases accessibility and involvement for non-English-speaking families. by ensuring parents can understand key special education documents in their primary language, which helps them advocate for their child's needs.
Applies specifically to evaluations, individualized education programs (IEPs), and related documents. , meaning critical decisions and supports for students with disabilities are made more transparent and participatory for families.
Requires a formal request process and adherence to privacy laws. , establishing a standardized and secure way for parents to obtain translations while protecting sensitive information.
Minimizes legal risk for school districts regarding translation accuracy. and clarifies that translation efforts must not delay a student’s receipt of needed special education services.
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Translate Disability Documents
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
Assembly Member · Assembly District 25
3 Multi-sponsors
History
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Translate Special Ed Documents
In Senate Committee · Finance · Sponsor Toby Ann Stavisky
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2268
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 22, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. ROZIC, COLTON, DAVILA, GOTTFRIED, MOSLEY, ORTIZ, WEPRIN -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. ABBATE, ARROYO, GLICK -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the request by parents for translated documents for students with disabilities
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 4403 of the education law is amended by adding a new subdivision 22 to read as follows:
22. To provide any parent or person in parental relation with a student with a disability as defined pursuant to subdivision one of section forty-four hundred one of this article, all evaluations, individualized education programs, and related documents necessary to the implementation of such individualized education programs, translated into their primary language at the request of such parent, or person in parental relation, to the extent feasible. Such parent or person in parental relation must complete and submit a form to the department, provided by the department, which shall release such documents in compliance with applicable state and federal privacy laws for the purposes of translations. Such forms shall be issued by the department and made available to schools upon request and published on the department's website. Translation of documents shall not impede the implementation of a student's individualized education program or other services. No school district shall be liable for the failure of the department to provide an accurate translation.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00983-01-9
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