New York State Laws and Regulations Related to Special Education and Students with Disabilities

New York State Consolidated Laws

Article 89 - New York State Education Law sections 4401 through 4410-C relating to the requirements and procedures for the education of students with disabilities

Article 81 - New York State Education Law sections 4001 through 4006 relating to the education of children residing in child care institutions

Parts 200 and 201 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education

Part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relates to special education programs and services for students with disabilities.  Part 201 relates to the procedural safeguards for students with disabilities subject to discipline.

Disclaimer: These Rules of the Regents and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education ("regulations") are unofficial and are presented for general informational purposes as a public service. Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that these regulations are current, complete and accurate, the State Education Department does not warrant or represent that they are current, complete and accurate. These regulations are subject to change on a regular basis. Readers are advised to consult Title 8 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (8 NYCRR), published by the Department of State, and the State Register for the official exposition of the text of these regulations, as well as for amendments and any subsequent changes or revisions thereto.