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Program News for Special ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½

November 7, 2025
Annual Registration of All New Individuals Classified as Legally Blind for Procurement of Adapted ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½al Materials Produced by the American Printing House for the Blind
November 4, 2025
Special ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ in New York State for Preschool and School-Age Students with Disabilities, A Parent’s Guide
October 29, 2025
Inaugural Edition of the Office of Special ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Newsletter
October 9, 2025
Seeking Public Comment: Proposed Amendment of Section 200.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Relating to Special ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Due Process Hearings
September 30, 2025
Seeking Public Comment: Proposed Amendment of Section 200.1(x) and 200.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Relating to Special ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Impartial Hearing Officers
September 25, 2025
Guidance Related to Protocols and Procedures to Prevent and Respond to Instances of Student Elopement and Wandering
June 30, 2025
Accountability Status under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Act (IDEA)
May 29, 2025
Virtual Training: The Impartial Hearing Reporting System (IHRS)-A Helpful How-to for School District Staff
May 29, 2025
Submission of the 2025-26 Grant Application & Budget Documents for Individuals with Disabilities ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Act (IDEA) Part B Section 611 and Section 619 Federal Funding for the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ of Students with Disabilities
March 27, 2025
Information Related to the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)
January 16, 2025
Tuition Rate-Setting Methodology Redesign Initial Stakeholder Engagement Summary Report Now Available
December 18, 2024
Annual Registration of All New Individuals Classified as Legally Blind for Procurement of Adapted ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½al Materials Produced by the American Printing House for the Blind
September 19, 2024
New York State Laws and Regulations that Differ than Federal Requirements
September 12, 2024
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s (NYSED’s) Office of Special ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is seeking nominations for new members for the Youth Advisory Panel.
June 27, 2024
New Manifestation Determination Review Resources Available
May 30, 2024
Submission of the 2024-25 Grant Application & Budget Documents for Individuals with Disabilities ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Act (IDEA) Part B Section 611 and Section 619 Federal Funding for the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ of Students with Disabilities
May 15, 2024
Updated Procedural Safeguards Notice Now Available
March 14, 2024
Justification for Exceeding 1.0 Percent State-level Cap on New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Participation and Assurance of Participation in Tier 1 Universal Technical Assistance and Supports
November 9, 2023
Office of Special ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Youth Advisory Panel Openings
November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023 Updates to Individualized ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Program Forms and Guidance
September 15, 2023
Tuition Rate Reform
September 1, 2023
Workforce Retention Grant
June 13, 2023
Seeking Additional Public Comment on the Proposed Amendments of Section 200.5
June 6, 2023
Annual Registration of All New Students Classified as Legally Blind for Procurement of Adapted ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½al Materials
June 1, 2023
Grant Application for Individuals with Disabilities ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Act (IDEA) for 2023-24
June 1, 2023
Submission of the 2023-24 Grant Application & Budget Documents for Individuals with Disabilities ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Act (IDEA) Part B Section 611 and Section 619 Federal Funding for the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ of Students with Disabilities
May 5, 2023
Annual State Application Under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Act (IDEA) as Amended in 2004
January 30, 2023
Amendment of sections 200.1(x) and 200.5 to the Regulations of the Commissioner of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
December 12, 2022
Chapter 516 of the Laws of 2022 Relating to Same-Day Notification Where Certain Behavioral Interventions Are Used
December 12, 2022
Behavioral Interventions and Supports and Discipline Procedures for Students with Disabilities
July 21, 2022
Permanent Adoption of the Amendments to Sections 200.1 and 200.4 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Relating to the Disability Classification “Emotional Disturbance
July 21, 2022
Permanent Adoption of the Amendments to Sections 200.1 and 200.4 Relating to the Disability Classification “Emotional Disturbanceâ€
July 20, 2022
Amendment of the Regulations of the Commissioner of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Relating to Special ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Due Process System Procedures
May 20, 2022
Changes to the Administration of the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) in 2022-23 School Year
April 29, 2022
New York City Impartial Hearing Decision Process
March 4, 2022
Office of Special ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½-ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½al Partnership
July 1, 2021
School District Responsibilities for Preschool Inclusion in Publicly Funded Prekindergarten Programs
January 14, 2021
Decision from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals D.S. v. Trumbull Board of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
November 19, 2019
Impartial Hearing Officer Recusals from Appointments
May 1, 2019
Eligibility Criteria for Participation in the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)
September 1, 2017
Requirements Related to Special ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Impartial Hearings
July 1, 2017
Changes to the New York State Procedural Safeguards Notice: Rights for Parents of Children with Disabilities
June 1, 2017
New Guidance - Relief from Requirements for Multiple Reporting of Reportable Incidents
June 1, 2016
Guidance on Procedures Relating to Special ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Impartial Hearings
April 1, 2015
Selection and Appointment of Special ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Impartial Hearing Officers
September 1, 2012
Provision of Related Services to Students with Disabilities Placed in Approved Private Schools in New York City
September 1, 2011
State-required Forms for Individualized ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Program s (IEPs), Meeting Notices and Prior Written Notice
December 1, 2010
Guidelines for Grade 9 Entry Data for Ungraded Students with Disabilities in the 2006 and Later Cohorts
September 2, 2008
Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) Under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Act (IDEA)
September 1, 2007
Chapter 378 of the Laws of 2007 - Guidance on Parentally Placed Nonpublic Elementary and Secondary School Students with Disabilities Pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Act (IDEA) 2004 and NYS ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Law Section 3602-c
August 1, 2001
Compensation Rates for Impartial Hearing Officers

Recent NYSED News

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Governor Hochul and Commissioner Rosa Announce Bold New Chapter for the New York State Museum
Monday, January 26, 2026
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Launches Visioning Task Force to Reimagine the Future of the New York State Summer School of the Arts Program
Friday, January 23, 2026
Regents Actions in 36 Professional Discipline Cases and 3 Restoration Petitions
Monday, January 19, 2026
Statement from Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr., the Board of Regents, and State ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Regents Actions In 30 Professional Discipline Cases And 2 Restoration Petitions

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