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- Signed chap.194
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- 3rd reading cal.658
- Substituted for S7748A
- Referred to higher education
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Advanced to third reading cal.746
- Reported
- Referred to higher education
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Extends provisions of chapter 219 of 2003 relating to publishers or manufacturers providing printed instructional materials for college students with disabilities
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor Toby Ann Stavisky
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A10118
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 219 of the laws of 2003, amend- ing the education law relating to publishers or manufacturers providing printed instructional materials for college students with disabilities, in relation to extending the provisions of such chapter
Purpose or general idea of the bill
This bill seeks to reauthorize the current law relating to a statewide advisory council regarding college instructional materials; extends certain provisions relating to publish- ers or manufacturers providing printed instructional materials for college students with disabilities.
Summary of specific provisions
Section (1) amends section 2 of chapter 219 of the laws of 2003 to extend the expiration date of the education law, which requires publishers or manufacturers to provide additional instruction material for college students with disabilities, for an additional 3 years.
Section (2) provides the effective date.
Justification
Ensures that students with print disabilities have timely and full access to instructional materials in suitable alternate formats for use in colleges in New York State by extending the current provisions for an additional three years.
Prior legislative history
None
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
The act shall take effect immediately.
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