Placements of Students with Disabilities in Approved Out-of-State Residential Schools (attachment)

  • You are receiving this memorandum and application to provide school district committees on special education (CSEs) with procedures, forms and policy for submitting timely and complete applications seeking New York State reimbursement of tuition costs for a student in an approved out of-state residential school.
  • The CSE must submit an application for New York State reimbursement for initial placement in an approved out-of-state residential school within six business days of the date the student enrolled in the school.
  • The CSE can submit a reapplication for State reimbursement anytime following a student’s annual review, but prior to June 1, 2022.
  • The application is available at: Frequently Used Special Education Applications.
  • Questions regarding this process should be submitted to OOSAPP@nysed.gov.