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NY A10396
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Albert Stirpe
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the commissioner of education to promulgate rules and regulations establishing an orderly closure process for colleges and universities
- Requires closure decisions be made public and disclosed at least one year before the proposed closing date
- Mandates closing institutions hold at least three public meetings to address concerns from students, faculty, staff, and the local community
- Requires institutions provide notice to accrediting agencies nine months prior to closure, teach-out or transfer plan details six months prior, and campus resource disposition plans six months prior
- Requires institutions sharing services with local governments or agencies develop transition plans with relevant partners at least four months before the proposed closing date
- Takes effect one year after becoming law
Legislative Description
Authorizes and directs the commissioner of education to establish rules and regulations for a college or university seeking to cease operations in an orderly process.
Last Action
referred to higher education
5/21/2024
Committee Referrals
Higher Education5/21/2024
Full Bill Text
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