The Office of State Review was created in July 1990 to assist the New York State Review Officers in reviewing the decisions of impartial hearing officers concerning the identification, evaluation, program or placement of children who have, or are suspected of having, an educational disability. This web site has been created as a service to parents, boards of education, attorneys and other interested parties.  Either a child's parent or a board of education may appeal to the State Review Officer from an impartial hearing officer's decision.

• The Appeal Process - An Overview of Filing an Appeal with Sample Forms.

  Governing Regulations - Parts 275, 276 and 279 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education (the text of the Regulations which govern the appeals).

  A Decision Index to the State Review Officers Decisions - From 1990 to Current Decisions.

  A Topical Index to the State Review Officers Decisions to find decisions relevant by category.

  Decision Search to search our entire site, including decisions, for specific words or subjects.

• Answers to Commonly Asked Questions - Use this section to find answers to your questions.

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