New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 79: Requires that all special education students attending schools scheduled to be closed or to undergo a significant change be assigned to new schools prior to the implementation of the closing or change

Passed one chamber Last action May 28, 2026: REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

S 79 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires that all special education students attending schools scheduled to be closed or to undergo a significant change be assigned to new schools prior to the implementation of the closing or change. Primary sponsor: John Liu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Liu (Democratic).