Relates to due process rights for non-public school students with special needs
This bill ensures students with disabilities attending non-public schools in New York have the same due process rights and equitable access to special education services as students in public schools. It requires school districts to create individualized education service plans (IESPs) for these students and allows parents to challenge decisions through established due process procedures. The bill clarifies deadlines for parents to request services (by June 1st for the next school year, or within 30 days of disability identification/residence change) and specifies that the student's district of residence must provide these services directly or via contract.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 19, 2025
Last action May 7, 2026
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MINOR
The bill was amended to add a new section clarifying that parents of non-public school students with special needs can file due process complaints regarding the school district's compliance with child find requirements and Individualized Education Service Programs (IEPs). It also streamlined the language regarding the review of special education committee recommendations to ensure clarity on parental recourse.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded by adding a specific due process right for parents to challenge school districts on child find and IEP implementation, which was previously less explicitly defined in this context.
ENFORCEMENT
Added a new provision allowing parents to file due process complaints specifically related to child find requirements and the implementation of IEPs for non-public school students.
REQUIREMENT
Revised the text describing the review of special education committee recommendations to clarify that parents can seek review of both the recommendation and its implementation.
TECHNICAL
Updated the bill's title and metadata to reflect its amended status (A9385A) and added new sponsors to the introduction list.
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Amendments
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May 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9385A
lower
May 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Dec 19, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 19 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert Carroll
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Aron Wieder
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Conrad
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
David Weprin
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
John McDonald
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Griffin
DDemocratic
Co
Karen McMahon
DDemocratic
Co
Maritza Davila
DDemocratic
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