New YorkS 96112025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Extends provisions related to certified school psychologists and special education services and programs for preschool children with handicapping conditions

Sponsored By: Shelley Mayer (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

EDUCATIONHIGHER EDUCATION

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Families keep preschool special education through 2028

The law extends current rules for certified school psychologists and preschool special education for children with disabilities. These rules stay in place through June 30, 2028, instead of ending on June 30, 2026. It takes effect now and continues the framework that has been in force since July 1, 2014. Families and schools can keep using the same services and providers during this period.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Shelley Mayer

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 213 • No: 0

House vote • 5/28/2026

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 138 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/11/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 60 • No: 0

committee vote • 4/21/2026

Education Committee Vote

Yes: 15 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.160

    6/26/2026Senate
  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    6/18/2026Senate
  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    5/28/2026House
  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    5/28/2026House
  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.159

    5/28/2026House
  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR A10894

    5/28/2026House
  7. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

    5/11/2026House
  8. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    5/11/2026Senate
  9. PASSED SENATE

    5/11/2026Senate
  10. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    4/27/2026Senate
  11. 2ND REPORT CAL.

    4/22/2026Senate
  12. 1ST REPORT CAL.746

    4/21/2026Senate
  13. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

    3/30/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    3/30/2026

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