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Office of Special Education

Seeking Public Comment: Proposed Amendment of Section 200.1(x) and 200.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Special Education Impartial Hearing Officers

  • At their September 2025 meeting, the Board of Regents proposed amendments to section 200.1(x) and 200.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relating to special education impartial hearing officers (IHO). The proposed regulations provide specificity with respect to the certification of special education IHOs in New York City and clarify the procedures for complaints against IHOs statewide.
  • You are invited to provide comments regarding the proposed action.  Submit comments to Christopher Suriano, Associate Commissioner of the Office of Special Education, Room 301M, Education Building, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234 or by email to REGCOMMENTS@nysed.gov.
  • Comments must be received by the New York State Education Department on or before November 24, 2025. 
  • It is anticipated that the proposed amendment will be presented for permanent adoption at the January 2026 Board of Regents meeting. 
  • Questions regarding this topic may be sent to SPECED@nysed.gov.