Student with a disability means a student with a
disability as defined in section 4401(1) of the Education Law, who has not
attained the age of 21 prior to September 1st and who is entitled to attend
public schools pursuant to section 3202 of the Education Law and who, because of
mental, physical or emotional reasons, has been identified as having a
disability and who requires special services and programs approved by the
department.
