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Local law · Int 0399-2024

Requiring the department of education to provide information requiring school compliance with the Americans with disabilities act

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education to provide information requiring school compliance with the Americans with disabilities act

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Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

New York City Council

Sponsor

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Education to report annually on the degree to which indoor and outdoor school facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This bill would make public the contact information for each school’s ADA coordinator, the protocol for requesting an accommodation, and information regarding the extent to which zoned schools have the capacity to accommodate students and employees with disabilities.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

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Where it stands

The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted
Filed at end of session

Committee

Committee on Education

Cosponsors

Shahana K. Hanif, Gale A. Brewer and 5 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic7

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. Jun 18, 2024

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Education

  3. Jun 18, 2024

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Education

  4. Feb 28, 2024

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  5. Feb 28, 2024

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Education

    NYC Council