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S 9611: Extends provisions related to certified school psychologists and special education services and programs for preschool children with handicapping conditions until June 30, 2028.

New York · Senate · 2025–2026 Legislative Session · last verified June 30, 2026

What S 9611 does, verified June 30, 2026

This act aims to improve the effectiveness of special education services and programs for preschool children with handicapping conditions in New York State. It amends the education law to clarify the role of certified school psychologists in these services. The changes take effect immediately and are set to expire on June 30, 2028. The goal is to enhance the quality and accessibility of special education services for young children with special needs.

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Last action: SIGNED CHAP.160 (2026-06-26)Alert me

Quick answers about S 9611

What is the current status of S 9611?: As of June 30, 2026, S 9611 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on June 26, 2026, was "SIGNED CHAP.160".
Did S 9611 pass?: Yes. S 9611 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action June 26, 2026). New York laws take effect on the date written into the bill, often immediately on signing or a set number of days afterward.
Who wrote S 9611, and where is it now?: S 9611 was authored by Sen. Shelley Mayer.

Author and sponsors

Sen. Shelley MayerAuthor · New York State Senate

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Jun. 26, 2026	SIGNED CHAP.160
Jun. 18, 2026	DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
May. 28, 2026	returned to senate
May. 28, 2026	passed assembly
May. 28, 2026	ordered to third reading rules cal.159

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Latest bill textIntroduced version, March 30, 2026 · 232 words

    STATE OF NEW YORK ________________________________________________________________________ 9611  IN SENATE March 30, 2026 ___________ Introduced by Sen. MAYER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Education AN ACT to amend chapter 217 of the laws of 2015, amending the education law relating to certified school psychologists and special education services and programs for preschool children with handicapping condi- tions, in relation to the effectiveness thereof The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1 Section 1. Section 3 of chapter 217 of the laws of 2015, amending the 2 education law relating to certified school psychologists and special 3 education services and programs for preschool children with handicapping 4 conditions, as amended by section 3 of part C of chapter 57 of the laws 5 of 2024, is amended to read as follows: 6 § 3. This act shall take effect immediately and shall be deemed to 7 have been in full force and effect on and after July 1, 2014, provided, 8 however that the provisions of this act shall expire and be deemed 9 repealed June 30, [2026] 2028. 10 § 2. This act shall take effect immediately. EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD15402-01-6

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