Increases age eligibility for certain programs and benefits to age twenty-two for students with a disability.

New York A08315 amends the education law, mental hygiene law, and social services law to increase age eligibility for certain programs and benefits to age twenty-two for students with a disability. This includes eligibility for free educational services, high school diploma issuance, and other educational benefits. The bill also modifies definitions and provisions related to students with disabilities, ensuring they receive appropriate educational opportunities until they turn twenty-two.

Increases age eligibility for certain programs and benefits to age twenty-two for students with a disability.

New York A08315 amends the education law, mental hygiene law, and social services law to increase age eligibility for certain programs and benefits to age twenty-two for students with a disability. This includes eligibility for free educational services, high school diploma issuance, and other educational benefits. The bill also modifies definitions and provisions related to students with disabilities, ensuring they receive appropriate educational opportunities until they turn twenty-two.