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NY A10396

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/21/2024

Primary Sponsor

Albert Stirpe

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

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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