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NY A06220
Bill
Status
4/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
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AI Summary
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University employees and officers prohibited from determining specific details of a student's immigration status except when required by federal law, court order, or for tuition and financial aid eligibility purposes.
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Board of trustees required to establish standards ensuring students are not asked questions about immigration status beyond what is necessary, with no requirement to disclose lawful status, refugee status, or nation of origin.
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Identical protections established for colleges and universities under the Board of Regents system through new Education Law section 6206-a.
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Act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Mandates that no employee or officer of the university shall determine the specific details of a student's immigration status except when required by federal law, pursuant to a court order or as required in connection with tuition or financial aid eligibility.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/3/2024