New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 7826: Directs school districts to establish parent advisory councils on special education
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 7826 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Directs school districts to establish parent advisory councils on special education. Primary sponsor: Pat Fahy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs school districts to establish parent advisory councils on special education to advise on matters that pertain to the education and safety of students with disabilities, and meet regularly with school officials to participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the school district's special education programs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Fahy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
- COMMITTED TO RULES
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.1293
- REFERRED TO DISABILITIES