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NY A00468
Bill
Status
1/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Amends Education Law Section 224-a to exempt students celebrating Asian Lunar New Year from classes and activities in the same manner as students excused for religious beliefs.
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Creates new Education Law Section 6235 requiring CUNY institutions to allow students unable to attend classes due to religious beliefs to register, attend classes, and participate in exams without penalty.
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Mandates institutions provide equivalent makeup opportunities for missed classes, exams, and work requirements at no additional cost, with special accommodations for activities held Friday after 4 p.m. or on Saturday.
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Requires institutions to provide written notice to students of their rights under this section and prohibits adverse effects or discrimination against students exercising these protections.
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Allows students to file legal action in supreme court if institutions fail to comply in good faith with these provisions.
Legislative Description
Relates to observance of all religious holidays by institutions within the state university and the city university of New York; includes the Asian Lunar New Year within the definition of such holidays.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/3/2024