Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Policy and Tools to Guide Decision-Making and Implementation

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has updated its Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Policy and Tools to Guide Decision-Making and Implementation – December 2024 publication.
This guidance document was developed to assist school personnel in making appropriate decisions for considering, documenting, and implementing testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
This guidance document supersedes the guidance in the NYSED May 2006 Test Access and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities.
Updates in the guidance document cover areas including, but not limited to, computer-based testing, assistive technology accommodations, tests read, and the procedures for the use of a scribe. New questions were added to B-4, C-3, C-5, and E-3. New information was added to A-7 and E-2.
This guidance document should be used in conjunction with the School Administrator’s Manuals for all assessments and examinations included in the New York State testing program.
For questions or technical assistance, email NYSED staff at speced@nysed.gov.