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NY A04501
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles Fall
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AI Summary
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Students at SUNY, CUNY, and other publicly-funded higher education institutions may observe specified holidays without academic penalties such as grade reductions or absence penalties, provided they give written notice at least three business days in advance
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Protected holidays include Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, first day of Passover, July 3rd, Indigenous Peoples'/Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Christmas Eve, December 26th, New Year's Eve, first and last days of Ramadan, Vaisakhi, Diwali, and Vesak
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Faculty and administrators must provide equivalent opportunities to make up any missed exams, assignments, or other academic requirements at no additional fee to the student
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Institutions must provide written notice to students informing them of their rights under this section
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Students who believe faculty or administrators failed to comply in good faith may bring legal action in the supreme court of the county where the institution is located
Legislative Description
Permits students of SUNY, CUNY, or state-funded institutions of higher education to observe certain holidays without facing academic repercussions, provided they submit written notice of their intention to observe such holidays.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026