New York S08740 mandates school districts to collect and report specific information on manifestation determination reviews (MDRs) to the Department.

New York S08740 amends the education law to require school districts to collect and report certain information regarding manifestation determination reviews (MDRs) conducted during the prior school year. This includes details such as the final determination of each MDR, the number of suspension days proposed and imposed, and demographic data of each qualifying student. The Department of Education must then publicly report this information, disaggregated by demographic categories. The bill aims to promote equity, transparency, and compliance in the application of MDR procedures.

New York S08740 mandates school districts to collect and report specific information on manifestation determination reviews (MDRs) to the Department.

New York S08740 amends the education law to require school districts to collect and report certain information regarding manifestation determination reviews (MDRs) conducted during the prior school year. This includes details such as the final determination of each MDR, the number of suspension days proposed and imposed, and demographic data of each qualifying student. The Department of Education must then publicly report this information, disaggregated by demographic categories. The bill aims to promote equity, transparency, and compliance in the application of MDR procedures.