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NY A09596

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Alicia Hyndman

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Education Law to require SUNY institutions to grant course credit to enrolled students for service as election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators under Election Law Article 3, Title 4.

  • Amends Education Law to require CUNY institutions to grant course credit to enrolled students for the same election-related service roles.

  • Requires SUNY and CUNY boards of trustees to establish verification procedures in consultation with state and New York City boards of elections, including use of certificates issued under Election Law Section 3-420.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires the boards of trustees of SUNY and CUNY to adopt policies requiring institutions thereof to grant course credit to students who serve as election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators.

Last Action

referred to higher education

3/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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