Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No material impact on environment identified.
Risks
- No material impact on environment identified.
StateNew YorkIntroduced
A 4841: Establishes the removing barriers to higher education success act
Jo Anne Simon
A 4841 status: Introduced — PRINT NUMBER 4841A (updated Aug 14, 2026).
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
85OUT OF 100
Score:85/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 65/100
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Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan95%
Public opinion95%
Bill summary
Establishes the "removing barriers to higher education success act" which directs the state university and city university to adopt policies that makes certain documentation submitted by an enrolled or admitted student sufficient to establish that such student is an individual with a disability; establishes a program to provide transition services for students with disabilities entering higher education.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Improved graduation rates for students with disabilities
- Increased workforce readiness and integration
Risks
- Implementation and reporting costs for public universities
- Administrative overhead for the state education department
Society
Positive outlook
90%
Benefits
- Reduces administrative barriers for students with disabilities
- Standardizes transition support from secondary to higher education
- Promotes equity and institutional transparency
Risks
- Relies on institutional consistency in applying new documentation standards
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High
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Source note
Electronic sharing of special education records must maintain strict compliance with FERPA and other privacy laws
Analysis scope
Implementation effectiveness depends on state department and university system execution
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