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NY S00610
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Toby Stavisky
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AI Summary
- Allows eligible not-for-profit colleges and universities to have new curricula automatically registered with the Education Department 45 days after submitting a complete application, without requiring full departmental approval
- Eligibility requires the institution to have maintained a physical presence in New York for 10 years, operated continuously under the same governing body, and held accreditation from Middle States or another recognized accrediting agency for 10 years
- Programs already approved by the department can be offered in distance learning format without re-approval, requiring only 30 days advance notice to the department
- Institutions placed on accreditation probation or losing accreditation must notify the Regents within 30 days and become subject to commissioner's program approval until accreditation is restored plus six additional years
- Requires the commissioner to establish a publicly accessible database tracking the status of curriculum approval requests, including submission dates, reviews, department questions, and final decisions
Legislative Description
Relates to the registration of new curricula or programs of study offered by a not-for-profit college or university; provides for the procedures to have such curricula or programs of study approved by the department of education.
Last Action
referred to higher education
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education3/4/2026
Higher Education1/7/2026
Higher Education5/20/2025
Higher Education1/8/2025
Full Bill Text
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