New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A284 — Relates to affidavits of the lawful immigration status of certain students; repealer

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 January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Removes the affidavit of the lawful immigration status requirement for certain students.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 661 of the education law.

  • Section 661 of the education law

    A student without lawful immigration status shall also be required to file an affidavit with such institution or educational unit stating that the student has filed an application to legalize his or her immigration status, or will file such an application as soon as he or she is eligi- ble to do so. A student without lawful immigration status shall also be required to file an affidavit with such institution or educational unit stating that the student has filed an application to legalize his or her immigration status, or will file such an application as soon as he or she is eligi- ble to do so. → italics

    amended

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  2. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Sponsors

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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)

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Subjects

immigration education
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Frequently asked questions

What does A284 do?
Removes the affidavit of the lawful immigration status requirement for certain students.
Who sponsors A284?
A284 is sponsored by Catalina Cruz.
What is the current status of A284?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track A284?
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