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NY A04247

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

David McDonough

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all classes and courses of instruction at State University of New York (SUNY) institutions on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
  • Prohibits all classes and courses of instruction at City University of New York (CUNY) institutions on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
  • Adds new section 362 to education law governing SUNY holiday observance
  • Adds new section 6235 to education law governing CUNY holiday observance
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Provides that no class or any other course of instruction shall be held in any institution within the state or city university on those days of religious observance known as Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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