This bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally honors Jean E. Pexton on the occasion of her retirement after more than four decades of service. It recognizes her extensive contributions in education, military duty, and community leadership without imposing any new laws or policies. The text details her specific achievements, including her time in the U.S. Navy, her work as a special education teacher, and her various volunteer roles. Ultimately, the resolution serves to express legislative gratitude and directs a copy of the document to be sent to Ms. Pexton.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate December 2, 2026, as Special Education Teacher Awareness Day in New York State. The resolution honors the work of special education teachers by recognizing their role in supporting students with disabilities to achieve independence and equal access to education. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as a formal declaration to acknowledge the efforts of educators who develop individualized learning plans for approximately 500,000 students in the state. The text is then sent to the governor and special education teachers to mark the occasion.
Requires the school district of location shall annually provide written notice to all parents or persons in parental relation to students with disabilities attending nonpublic schools within their district regarding the process for requesting special education services; relates to the denial of services in a city having a population of one million or more for the 2024--2025 school year.
Extends provisions related to certified school psychologists and special education services and programs for preschool children with handicapping conditions until June 30, 2028.
Permits the establishment of reserve funds for unanticipated costs relating to special education, provided that the amount in such fund shall not exceed four percent of the district's current school year budget.
Requires that all special education students attending schools scheduled to be closed or to undergo a significant change be assigned to new schools prior to the implementation of the closing or change.
Exempts school district providers of special services or programs for preschool students with disabilities from having to obtain program approval from the commissioner of education.
Enacts the "Shepherd Patterson notification act"; requires a physician who treats a minor patient with a medical condition that may cause a disability to provide certain educational information to such patient's parents or guardians indicating such minor is entitled to a free and appropriate public education as defined under section five hundred four of the federal rehabilitation act of nineteen hundred seventy-three; makes related provisions.
Extends provisions related to certified school psychologists and special education services and programs for preschool children with handicapping conditions until June 30, 2028.
Allows parents or guardians of children classified as either physically handicapped or developmentally disabled to submit transportation requests to their school district by July 1st.
