Assembly bill · A4841 (2025-26)
Establishes the removing barriers to higher education success act
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Assembly Member, District 52, Democratic)
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Summary
Establishes the "removing barriers to higher education success act" which directs the state university and city university to adopt policies that makes certain documentation submitted by an enrolled or admitted student sufficient to establish that such student is an individual with a disability; establishes a program to provide transition services for students with disabilities entering higher education.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Higher Education · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Higher Education · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Aug 14, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Higher Education
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- Feb 6, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
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