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This bill authorizes and directs the New York State Commissioner of Education to establish comprehensive rules and regulations for colleges and universities planning to cease operations, ensuring an orderly and transparent closure process. The proposed regulations require institutions to provide advance public notice at least one year before closing, hold at least three public meetings to address concerns from students, faculty, staff, and local community members, and notify their accrediting agency nine months prior to the planned closure. Additionally, the bill mandates that schools provide details about teach-out plans or transfer agreements for enrolled students at least six months in advance, disclose plans for selling or transferring campus resources to local governments, and develop transition plans with local government partners if the institution provides shared services. These requirements aim to protect the interests of students, employees, and local communities by ensuring comprehensive communication and planning during an institution's closure process. The bill will take effect one year after becoming law, with immediate authorization for developing necessary implementing regulations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4068