New York A06587 amends education law to set standards for proving a student's disability in the University of the State of New York or the City.

New York A06587 amends the education law by adding a new section that establishes a policy for accepting various forms of documentation as proof of a student's disability. The regents must accept documentation such as an Individualized Education Program (IEP) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a Section 504 plan, a plan or record of disability from another institution, or documentation of a disability due to service in the uniformed services.

New York A06587 amends education law to set standards for proving a student's disability in the University of the State of New York or the City.

New York A06587 amends the education law by adding a new section that establishes a policy for accepting various forms of documentation as proof of a student's disability. The regents must accept documentation such as an Individualized Education Program (IEP) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a Section 504 plan, a plan or record of disability from another institution, or documentation of a disability due to service in the uniformed services.