NY A00284

Eliminates the requirement for students without lawful immigration status to file an affidavit stating they have applied or will apply to legalize their immigration status

Repeals affidavit requirements from multiple sections of the education law, including provisions affecting CUNY (City University of New York) tuition eligibility under section 6206

Removes similar affidavit requirements from sections governing state financial aid eligibility (sections 661, 6301, and 6455 of the education law)

Takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with certain provisions tied to existing statutory reversion dates