In New York State (NYS) public schools are required to screen all new entrants (i.e., students entering a NYS public school for the first time or students reentering a NYS public school with no ...

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) IDEA is the federal law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ...

In November 2023, the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures were presented to the Board of Regents. This was an unprecedented effort that brought together student voices ...

The New York State learning standards and frameworks offer multiple entry points for integrating age-appropriate key concepts in personal finance education and climate education. Through this ...

Applicants for Certification and Employment Situations Please note: These charts are intended for general guidance only and are not meant to replace a comprehensive review of the requirements of Part ...

What are allowable costs? Allowable costs are those items specified as “approved expenditures” in Section 151-1.2 (a) of the Commissioner’s Regulations. Such costs include, but are not limited to, ...

Allergies and Anaphylaxis Management in Schools (Updated April 2026) Asthma Management in Schools (July 2018) Bloodborne Pathogens in Classrooms (April 2025) Clarification of Student Pregnancy and ...

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OSERS provides policy guidance in A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities (August 2020) to advance its efforts in ensuring that all ...

The Board of Regents and the Commissioner of Education The Board of Regents sets overall education policy for the State of New York and heads The University of the State of New York (USNY). While USNY ...

As districts may provide transportation in a variety of modes and may have different procedures for arranging transportation schedules, the religious or independent school administrator is urged to ...

General Information on the SPP/APR can be found on the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education's SPP/APR Community Website. The New York State Education Department's SPP/APR ...