New York A03494 requires higher education institutions to recognize documentation of an individualized education program (IEP) as sufficient proof of.

New York A03494 amends the education law to mandate that institutions of higher education adopt a policy recognizing documentation of an individualized education program (IEP) as sufficient proof that a student has a disability. This policy applies to students enrolled in or admitted to these institutions. The bill allows institutions to request additional documentation if the IEP was not in effect immediately before the student exited high school. The act will take effect 60 days after it becomes law, with necessary rule changes authorized before that date.

New York A03494 requires higher education institutions to recognize documentation of an individualized education program (IEP) as sufficient proof of.

New York A03494 amends the education law to mandate that institutions of higher education adopt a policy recognizing documentation of an individualized education program (IEP) as sufficient proof that a student has a disability. This policy applies to students enrolled in or admitted to these institutions. The bill allows institutions to request additional documentation if the IEP was not in effect immediately before the student exited high school. The act will take effect 60 days after it becomes law, with necessary rule changes authorized before that date.