Pendency / "Stay-Put" Support for Your Child's IEP Services
Parent Education Intake NYC: If your child is facing a preschool-to-kindergarten transition, an IEP service interruption, a placement dispute, or an impartial hearing, Nexus Integrated Care can review your situation and explain your options.
- Definition — Pendency / Stay-Put
Pendency, also called “stay-put,” refers to protections that may allow a student to maintain the last agreed-upon educational placement and services while certain special-education disputes or due-process proceedings are ongoing. It is designed to prevent unilateral removal of a child from their established educational setting during the resolution process.
- Eligibility Signals
When an Intake Review May Be Helpful
You do not need to have a formal hearing underway. Any of the following situations may indicate that an intake review is worth pursuing.
- Your child is moving from CPSE/preschool services to CSE/kindergarten and you are concerned about continuity of special-education services.
- Your child is moving from CPSE/preschool services to CSE/kindergarten and you are concerned about continuity of special-education services.
- Your child is moving from CPSE/preschool services to CSE/kindergarten and you are concerned about continuity of special-education services.
- Your child is moving from CPSE/preschool services to CSE/kindergarten and you are concerned about continuity of special-education services.
- Time-sensitive situations: Transitions and service interruptions often have short windows in which to act. If you are concerned about your child's services, early review is strongly recommended.
- What to Expect
How the Nexus Intake Process Works
A straightforward three-step process designed to respect your time and get you answers quickly.
- 01
Request an Intake Review
Use the form below to provide basic information about your child, current services, the nature of the transition or service issue, and the best way to reach you. No legal documents are required to begin.
- 02
Intake Screening
Our team reviews the information you submit to determine whether the matter appears to fit Nexus Integrated Care's service capabilities and whether any additional documents may be needed to complete the review.
- 03
Follow-Up Contact
A member of our team contacts you to discuss next steps. Where legal eligibility questions arise, we will recommend that families work with their attorney or a qualified special-education advocate.
- Preparation Checklist
What to Have Ready
Gathering the following documents, if you have them, helps our team review your inquiry more efficiently. You do not need every item before contacting us.
- Attorney or advocate contact information, if one is already involved
- CPSE/CSE notices, recommendations, or placement information
- Service records showing current or recently delivered services
- Any impartial hearing, pendency, settlement, or due-process documents
- Current and prior IEPs or service plans
Not all families will have all of these. Reach out with what you have, we will let you know if we need more.
- Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions parents most often ask when navigating pendency and SEIT service issues in New York City.
What is SEIT and how does it connect to pendency?
SEIT stands for Special Education Itinerant Teacher — an itinerant provider who delivers special education instruction to young children (typically preschool age) in their natural environment. When a child transitions from CPSE preschool services to CSE kindergarten services, pendency protections may be relevant to maintaining continuity of SEIT or other authorized services during any dispute that arises during that transition.
Is pendency eligibility automatic for every student?
No. Pendency eligibility is not automatic. It depends on the individual facts, applicable law, and the specific circumstances of each student’s case. Families with legal questions about whether pendency applies should consult a qualified special-education attorney or advocate. Nexus Integrated Care provides educational intake information — not legal advice.
What does "last agreed-upon placement" mean for pendency purposes?
The “last agreed-upon placement” generally refers to the educational setting and services established in the most recent IEP that both the school district and the parent agreed to or that was in place at the relevant time. What counts as the “last agreed-upon” placement can depend on the specific facts and applicable legal standards in a given case.
Does Nexus Integrated Care provide legal advice?
No. Nexus Integrated Care provides educational and service-related intake information only and does not provide legal advice. If you have questions about legal rights, pendency eligibility, or due-process proceedings, you should consult a qualified special-education attorney or advocate.
What happens if Nexus cannot support my child's situation?
- Get Started
Request an Intake Review
Complete the form below and a member of the Nexus Integrated Care team will follow up with you. All fields marked * are required.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Pendency eligibility and available services depend on individual facts and applicable law. Families with legal questions should consult a qualified special-education attorney or advocate.
