New York A07240 amends education law to ensure timely implementation of educational programs for students in large cities.

New York A07240 amends the education law to ensure timely implementation of educational programs for students in school districts in cities with a population of one million or more. The bill mandates the commissioner to enforce compliance with settlements, decisions, orders, or judgments regarding appropriate educational programs. It allows withholding state funds, imposing interest, and reporting non-compliance to the U.S. Department of Education. The bill also specifies that unilateral parental placements are the pendency placements during due process proceedings.

New York A07240 amends education law to ensure timely implementation of educational programs for students in large cities.

New York A07240 amends the education law to ensure timely implementation of educational programs for students in school districts in cities with a population of one million or more. The bill mandates the commissioner to enforce compliance with settlements, decisions, orders, or judgments regarding appropriate educational programs. It allows withholding state funds, imposing interest, and reporting non-compliance to the U.S. Department of Education. The bill also specifies that unilateral parental placements are the pendency placements during due process proceedings.