New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A11415 — Provides that certain institutions of higher education shall meet certain standards that do not infringe upon academic freedom

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill sets standards for higher education institutions regarding academic freedom.

This legislation requires certain higher education institutions to establish standards ensuring academic freedom. It defines academic freedom based on the 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and outlines actions for addressing alleged violations.

Summary

Provides that certain institutions of higher education shall meet certain standards or adopt rules that do not infringe upon academic freedom; provides that academic freedom shall be defined by the 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure with 1970 Interpretive Comments; establishes courses of action that may be taken int the event of alleged violations of academic freedom.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A11415 do?
Provides that certain institutions of higher education shall meet certain standards or adopt rules that do not infringe upon academic freedom; provides that academic freedom shall be defined by the 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure with 1970 Interpretive Comments; establishes courses of action that may be taken int the event of alleged violations of academic freedom.
Who sponsors A11415?
A11415 is sponsored by Diana Moreno.
What is the current status of A11415?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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