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Legislation & Policy

Updates on special education laws, policy changes, IDEA regulations, and legislative developments affecting NYC students with disabilities.
Legislation & Policy
February 5, 2026
Carter Cases Are Now a Major NYC Budget Item — What Families Should Know
New York City continues to budget eye-popping sums for Carter Cases...
Legislation & Policy
February 3, 2026
NYSED’s New IDEA Compliance System: What It Means for NYC DOE Families
The New York State Education Department (“NYSED”) has revised how it evaluates school districts’ compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”). For families in New York City, where special education service delays and implementation failures are longstanding and well-documented, this shift has important implications.
Legislation & Policy
February 7, 2020
The “Calendar Year Rule” for Kindergarten Needs to Go
On February 4, the popular online newspaper Chalkbeat published an excellent article entitled: Your child’s birth month matters: NYC students...
Legislation & Policy
February 22, 2019
An Opportunity to Testify on Tuition Reimbursement Delays at City Hall
The New York City Council Education Committee will be holding an oversight hearing focused on the provision of special education in New York City on Monday at...
Legislation & Policy
January 4, 2018
Kevin and Avonte’s Law Passes Senate
Every day we hear from our autism parent clients that wandering and elopement behaviors keep them up at night. And while there are many incredible schools with...
Legislation & Policy
June 27, 2017
Bill to Clarify IEP Rights of Students with Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia Passes Legislature
For many years, advocates for students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia have asked school districts to use the specific language of a student’s...
Legislation & Policy
January 25, 2017
City Councilmembers Tell Mayor to Honor His Commitments to Special Education Families
Our advocacy is having an impact! Last fall, we reported to you again and again and again about our efforts to make sure that outstanding tuition reimbursement...
Legislation & Policy
September 28, 2016
Guidance Transfers
DOE Policy Change: “Guidance Transfers” are Now an Option

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