Exempts school district providers of special services or programs for preschool students with disabilities from having to obtain program approval.

The bill amends the education law to exempt school district providers of special services or programs for preschool students with disabilities from having to obtain program approval from the commissioner of education. School districts providing these services are deemed approved by the commissioner and are exempt from the program reapproval process. This exemption applies to preschool special education services and programs provided by school districts, which must still adhere to applicable regulatory requirements.

Exempts school district providers of special services or programs for preschool students with disabilities from having to obtain program approval.

The bill amends the education law to exempt school district providers of special services or programs for preschool students with disabilities from having to obtain program approval from the commissioner of education. School districts providing these services are deemed approved by the commissioner and are exempt from the program reapproval process. This exemption applies to preschool special education services and programs provided by school districts, which must still adhere to applicable regulatory requirements.