New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 3494: Relates to sufficient proof that a student enrolled in or admitted to an institution of higher education has a disability
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 3494 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to sufficient proof that a student enrolled in or admitted to an institution of higher education has a disability. Primary sponsor: Angelo Santabarbara (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires institutions of higher education to implement a policy that documentation of an individualized education program (IEP) is sufficient proof that a student enrolled in or admitted to an institution of higher education has a disability.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Santabarbara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION