New York S05073 shifts the burden of proof in appeal procedures for children with handicapping conditions to the parent or person in parental.

New York S05073 amends the education law to change the burden of proof in appeal procedures for children with handicapping conditions. Under the bill, the parent or person in parental relationship will have the burden of proof, including the burden of persuasion and burden of production, in any impartial hearing. The decision of the hearing officer will be binding unless appealed to the state review officer.

New York S05073 shifts the burden of proof in appeal procedures for children with handicapping conditions to the parent or person in parental.

New York S05073 amends the education law to change the burden of proof in appeal procedures for children with handicapping conditions. Under the bill, the parent or person in parental relationship will have the burden of proof, including the burden of persuasion and burden of production, in any impartial hearing. The decision of the hearing officer will be binding unless appealed to the state review officer.