NYC Increases Local Public School Options For Students With Autism

New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) are expanding access to specialized programs for students with autism within their community districts. Beginning school year 2024-25, all students on the autism spectrum entering kindergarten in districts 5 (downtown New York City), 12 (the Bronx), and 14 (Brooklyn) will be offered seats in high-demand, high outcome autism programs close to their homes and connected with their communities, based on their needs as determined during the kindergarten individualized education program (IEP) process. An IEP is a written document that is developed for each public-school child who is eligible for special education . . .