Thousands of private and homeschooled students in New York City have been denied essential special-education services just a week before school starts due to a missed June 1 deadline for submitting a written request. Despite the state’s requirement, many parents, advocates, and teachers were unaware of the deadline, as the rule had not been previously enforced. The abrupt denial of services, which includes crucial therapies and support, has caused significant distress among families who have relied on these resources for years.
Thousands of NYC Special ed students Denied Services Days Before School Starts
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