A 4841: Establishes the removing barriers to higher education success act
A 4841 status: Introduced — PRINT NUMBER 4841A (updated Aug 14, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialEstablishes 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 t...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No material impact on environment identified.
Risks
- No material impact on environment identified.
Economy
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
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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Electronic sharing of special education records must maintain strict compliance with FERPA and other privacy laws
Implementation effectiveness depends on state department and university system execution
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Introduced
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