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NY A03494
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
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Requires all New York institutions of higher education to adopt policies accepting Individualized Education Program (IEP) documentation as sufficient proof that an enrolled or admitted student has a disability
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IEP documentation must comply with Section 614(d) of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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Allows institutions to request additional documentation only if the student's IEP was not in effect immediately prior to when they exited high school
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Takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for regulatory changes needed for implementation
Legislative Description
Requires institutions of higher education to implement a policy that documentation of an individualized education program (IEP) is sufficient proof that a student enrolled in or admitted to an institution of higher education has a disability.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026