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NY S00841

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Robach

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Commissioner of Education from requiring home-schooled or non-public school graduates to obtain or submit a General Education Development (GED) certificate or accredited diploma for college admission.

  • Requires home-schooled and non-public school applicants to present a notarized transcript demonstrating completion of high school education, which must be accepted on equal basis with all other applicants.

  • Guarantees that home-schooled and non-public school graduates who fulfill post-secondary degree or program requirements cannot be denied their earned degree or diploma.

  • Applies to undergraduate admissions at institutions of higher education recognized and approved by the Regents or University of the State of New York.

  • Takes effect September 1 following enactment and applies to terms or semesters beginning on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Relates to admission to institutions of higher education for pupils receiving home instruction; prohibits the commissioner from requiring pupils who have completed the requirements of a home school education or a non-public school program to obtain or submit proof of having obtained a general education development certificate or any accredited diploma.

Last Action

referred to higher education

6/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Higher Education6/15/2016
Rules6/6/2016
Education1/7/2015

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