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NY A00285
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Prohibits SUNY and CUNY institutions from expelling, refusing admission, or penalizing students who cannot attend classes, register, or complete exams due to religious observances
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Requires faculty and administrators to provide equivalent opportunities for students to make up missed exams, coursework, and registration without charging any fees
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Mandates institutions offer alternative scheduling when classes or exams are held Friday after 4 PM or on Saturdays, where practicable
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Extends religious accommodation protections to students celebrating Asian Lunar New Year as a cultural observance, even if not tied to formal religious belief
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Requires institutions to provide written notice to students of their religious accommodation rights and allows aggrieved students to bring enforcement actions in state supreme court
Legislative Description
Relates to observance of all religious holidays by institutions within the state university and the city university of New York; includes the Asian Lunar New Year within the definition of such holidays.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026