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NY A04381

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kwani O'Pharrow

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Mandates that all schools in New York State accept credits earned through educational programs at Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) facilities as transfer credits

  • Amends Section 112 of the Education Law by adding a new subdivision requiring credit acceptance regardless of other conflicting laws

  • Applies to youth who participated in educational programming while in OCFS-operated facilities, such as juvenile detention or residential centers

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires schools to accept credits for educational programs at OCFS facilities as transfer credits.

Last Action

referred to education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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