NY A10435

Directs the New York Commissioner of Education to establish rules and regulations governing the orderly closure of colleges and universities

Requires institutions to publicly announce closure decisions at least one year before the proposed closing date

Mandates at least three public meetings to address concerns from students, faculty, staff, and local community members

Establishes notification timelines: accrediting agencies must be notified 9 months prior; teach-out plans and transfer agreements provided to students 6 months prior; campus resource disposition plans shared with local governments 6 months prior

Requires transition plans for shared services with local governments or agencies at least 4 months before closure