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In-Person Special Education Classes To Resume In N.Y. This Summer

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) - It's a victory for parents of children with special needs in New York.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order Friday allowing in-person special education classes to resume this summer.

Schools must follow all coronavirus guidelines.

Web Extra: Read The Executive Order (.pdf)

Other education programs are not expected to open until their regions meet the criteria for Phase Four of the reopening plan.

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