What is the chronological age range of students placed together for purposes of instruction in a special class?
The chronological age range within special classes of students with disabilities who are less than 16 years of age shall not exceed 36 months. The chronological age range within special classes of students with disabilities who are 16 years of age and older is not limited. There are no chronological age-range limitations for groups of students placed in special classes for those students with severe multiple disabilities, whose programs consist primarily of habilitation (e.g., daily living skills) and treatment. Upon application and documented educational justification to the Commissioner, approval may be granted for variance from the special class chronological age ranges (see section 200.6(h)(7) – www.emsc.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/lawsandregs/sect2006.htm) • What factors must the CSE consider in determining the class size (i.e., staff to student ratio) of a special class? To determine the appropriate class size for an individual student, the CSE must consider the management n
