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A 1131

Provides that students who have an IEP shall not be required to take more than one regents examination in any given day

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angelo Santabarbara

A1131 would bar scheduling more than one Regents exam per day for students with an IEP, reducing testing fatigue and forcing districts to adjust scheduling.

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Bill Summary · A 1131

Summary of Bill A 1131 (New York State Assembly)

Overview

Bill A 1131, introduced January 9, 2025 and sponsored by Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara (principal), would require that students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) not be required to take more than one Regents examination on any given day. The bill is currently referred to the Education Committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • To reduce testing burden for students with IEPs by ensuring that no student with an IEP is scheduled to take multiple Regents exams on the same day.
  • Aims to improve accessibility and reduce fatigue or scheduling conflicts that can arise for students with disabilities during Regents testing.

Key Provisions (as stated)

  • Prohibition on requiring more than one Regents examination in a single day for students who have an IEP.
  • The bill would apply to Regents exams taken by students with an IEP; it would affect scheduling and administration practices within school districts.
  • Specific implementation details (e.g., exact scheduling methods, exceptions, or enforcement mechanisms) are not provided in the available text.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primary: Students with an IEP who are taking Regents examinations.
  • Secondary: School districts, school administrators, and testing coordinators responsible for scheduling Regents assessments.
  • The provision, if enacted, would necessitate district-level scheduling adjustments to ensure compliance.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Current status: Referred to the Education Committee (listed twice in the legislative actions, likely an artifact of the record).
  • No additional actions, votes, or enacted language are included in the provided information.

Related Legislation

  • A 5270, A 2765, A 3289, A 6736, A 594, A 4790, A 1397, A 1492, A 168 (all prior-session related bills). These references indicate ongoing interest in adjusting Regents testing practices for students with disabilities across multiple sessions.

Potential Implications

  • Educational Impact: If enacted, districts would need to restructure Regents testing schedules to ensure only one Regents exam per day for students with IEPs, potentially improving testing quality and reducing fatigue.
  • Administrative Impact: Requires clear scheduling policies and possible guidance from the state education department to implement consistently.
  • Compliance: Schools would need to monitor and document adherence for students with IEPs, ensuring accommodations align with both IEP goals and Regents procedures.

Note: The available information does not include the bill’s full text, cost implications, or detailed implementing provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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