The bill establishes a Developmental Delay Age Limit Working Group under the Department of Education to evaluate the current age limit for children receiving special education services for developmental delay. The working group will consist of appointed members, including representatives from various educational and psychological organizations, and is tasked with reviewing existing laws that restrict eligibility for intervention services to children aged seven and older. The group will assess the potential impact of extending eligibility to children under the age of nine.
The working group is required to meet regularly and must submit its findings and recommendations to the relevant legislative committees by February 1, 2026. The bill also outlines administrative provisions, including the initial convening of the group by the commissioner of education and the provision of meeting space and support. Members will serve without compensation, and the working group will dissolve either on February 1, 2026, or upon the submission of its report, whichever comes first.