A 3950: Relates to the submission of requests to the committee on special education for the educational services mandated by an individualized education services program - New York

A3950C → A3950D · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to update the specific school years covered by its special education service request deadlines from the 2025-2026 school year to the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, the act's effectiveness was expanded to apply to future years beyond the initial 2026-2027 school year, ensuring the new procedures remain in force long-term.

Scope change

The bill's applicability was shifted backward by one year to cover the 2024-2025 school year instead of 2025-2026, and its duration was extended to include all subsequent years.

TIMELINE

The specific school year for which the act applies was changed from 'two thousand twenty-five--two thousand twenty-six' to 'two thousand twenty-four--two thousand twenty-five'.

The deadline for parents to file a request for missed services was changed from June 1, 2025, to June 1, 2024.

The act's application was extended to include 'subsequent years thereafter,' ensuring the new rules apply indefinitely rather than just to the next school year.

A3950B → A3950C · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill updates the timeline for special education service requests in New York, shifting the applicable school year from 2025-2026 to 2026-2027. It also extends the special review process for missed services from the 2024-2025 school year to the 2025-2026 school year, ensuring parents have an additional year to seek remedies for unprovided services.

Scope change

The bill's applicability was extended to cover the 2026-2027 school year, whereas the previous version only covered 2025-2026.

TIMELINE

The mandatory provision for providing written notice to parents regarding special education requests was updated to apply to the 2026-2027 school year instead of 2025-2026.

The special expedited review process for parents who missed service deadlines was extended to cover the 2025-2026 school year, moving the deadline for filing requests from June 2024 to June 2025.

The specific dates for the special review process were adjusted to align with the new school year, changing the October deadline from 2025 to 2026.

A3950A → A3950B · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to update the effective school year for special education notice requirements from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026. It also expanded the language requirements for these notices to include the twelve most common non-English languages in the state, with specific translation policies for large city districts. Additionally, the bill replaced a previous provision regarding procedural errors with a new mechanism allowing parents to request an expedited annual review for students who missed services due to school district failures.

Scope change

The bill's scope was updated to apply to the 2025-2026 school year instead of the 2024-2025 school year, and the language requirements for notices were broadened to cover more languages.

TIMELINE

Updated the effective school year for special education notice requirements from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the language requirement for special education notices from 'native language' to 'any of the twelve most common non-English languages' based on census data.

Removed the previous provision that allowed parents to seek compensatory services for procedural errors in the application process.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a new provision allowing parents to request an expedited annual review if their child missed recommended services because the school district failed to make them available.

A3950 → A3950A · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill expands special education support for nonpublic school students by requiring school districts to send clear, timely notices about how to apply for services. It also simplifies the process for city districts with over one million residents by removing penalties for late applications caused by administrative errors and streamlining how to fix past mistakes.

Scope change

The bill applies to all nonpublic school students with disabilities in New York, with specific procedural rules added for large city school districts (population of one million or more).

REQUIREMENT

School districts must now send written notice to nonpublic school parents about how to request special education services, including deadlines and contact info, at least 28 days before the application deadline.

TIMELINE

If parents receive the new notice after May 1st, they have an extra 28 days to submit their request for that school year without it being considered late.

The deadline to claim compensation for services previously denied due to administrative errors has been shortened from two years to one year.

ELIGIBILITY

For large city districts, errors in the application process (like missing paperwork) will no longer disqualify a student from receiving services; the focus shifts to whether the student actually needs the help.

ENFORCEMENT

Districts must now notify parents within 28 days if their application was denied due to procedural errors, giving them a chance to fix the mistakes before losing eligibility.

Relates to the submission of requests to the committee on special education for the educational services mandated by an individualized education services program

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