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CPSE

Preschool Special Education (CPSE)

Agency: NYC Public Schools Committee on Preschool Special Education / NYSED

Complex · $119

In short

Free evaluation and preschool special education services (therapies, SEIT, special class) for ages 3–5. Children 3–5 with a disability affecting learning.

What you get
Free evaluation and preschool special education services (therapies, SEIT, special class) for ages 3–5.
Who qualifies
Children 3–5 with a disability affecting learning.
Income limit (2026)
none
Papers to gather
Referral letter, child birth certificate, prior evaluations/EI records.
Renewal
Annual IEP review.

Official page: schools.nyc.gov