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Local law · Int 0853-2026

Requiring a study on how social and economic factors affect access to special education programs and services

New York City Council

PassedLatest action Oct 22, 2026

Sponsor: Susan Zhuang (Council Member, District 43, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring a study on how social and economic factors affect access to special education programs and services

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Oct 24, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill requires the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, in consultation with the Department of Education and community-based early childhood organizations, to study how language access needs, income, and geographic location affect students’ access to special education programs and services. The study must evaluate whether students with language access needs, low-income students, and students in geographically underserved areas of the city face unique challenges accessing special education programs. The study must also analyze the availability, capacity, and geographic distribution of special education programs and related services and make recommendations on how to address any identified disparities. A public report with findings and recommendations to improve equitable access must be issued within 6 months.

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

Where it stands

Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Education

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Cosponsors

19

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

  • Democratic18
  • Republican1

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee on EducationOct 22, 2026Result: passed

    (11) (0) (0) (2)

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilOct 22, 2026Result: passed

    (49) (0) (0) (2)

Full history

  1. Oct 22, 2026

    Committee vote

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

    Committee on Education

  2. Oct 22, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by consent Roll Call.

    NYC Council

  3. Oct 22, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Education

  4. Oct 22, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Education

  5. Oct 22, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Education

Show full history (6 earlier events)
  1. Jun 24, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Technology

  2. Jun 24, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Education

  3. Jun 24, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Technology

  4. Jun 24, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Education

  5. Apr 16, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  6. Apr 16, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

    NYC Council

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