New York A 9540: Enables prosecutors to access orders of protection issued in association with sealed prior domestic violence cases

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A09540 Summary:

BILL NOA09540 

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SAME ASSAME AS S00687

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SPONSORSantabarbara

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COSPNSRWeprin

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MLTSPNSR

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Add §§355-f & 6235, Ed L

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Establishes the transitional pathway program for students in higher education at SUNY and CUNY schools with autism spectrum disorder to encourage accessibility and inclusivity in higher education for students with autism spectrum disorder; makes related provisions.

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BILL NOA09540 

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01/14/2026referred to higher education

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 STATE OF NEW YORK
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 9540

 IN ASSEMBLY

 January 14, 2026
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 Introduced by M. of A. SANTABARBARA -- read once and referred to the
 Committee on Higher Education

 AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to establishing the tran-
 sitional pathway program for students in higher education with autism
 spectrum disorder

 The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-
 bly, do enact as follows:

 1 Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 355-f
 2 to read as follows:
 3 § 355-f. Establishment of a transitional pathway program. A transi-
 4 tional pathway program may be created to encourage accessibility and
 5 inclusivity in higher education for students with autism spectrum disor-
 6 der. The state university may establish such program through the state
 7 university office of disabilities, the office of university life and
 8 other relevant departments. Such transitional pathway program may
 9 include but not be limited to:
 10 (a) the creation of a peer-support program with the special education,
 11 psychology, social work, or other relevant department that would assign
 12 a peer or trained mentor to a student with autism spectrum disorder to
 13 provide academic support, social guidance and assistance with accommo-
 14 dations. Such peer-support program may further include a plan to gradu-
 15 ally increase independence as the student matriculates;
 16 (b) the provision of accommodation policies and resources for students
 17 with disabilities, particularly students with autism spectrum disorder,
 18 via the school website and within application and orientation materials
 19 for all current and prospective students;
 20 (c) a separate orientation held for students with autism spectrum
 21 disorder;
 22 (d) the training of faculty and staff on school accommodation poli-
 23 cies, procedures and best practices to assist students with autism spec-
 24 trum disorder;
 25 (e) an evaluation of current accommodation policies and procedures to
 26 ensure legal compliance and assess if such considers the abilities and
 27 limitations of students with autism spectrum disorder and modify if

 EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
 [ ] is old law to be omitted.
 LBD02760-01-5

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 1 needed. This may further include the establishment of protocol for the
 2 parents and guardians of students with autism spectrum disorder to
 3 provide assistance to the student as such student matriculates; and
 4 (f) a mechanism for students with autism spectrum disorder to build
 5 community and support each other which may include the provision of
 6 quiet, low-stimulating areas on campus.
 7 § 2. The education law is amended by adding a new section 6235 to read
 8 as follows:
 9 § 6235. Establishment of a transitional pathway program. A transi-
 10 tional pathway program may be created to encourage accessibility and
 11 inclusivity in higher education for students with autism spectrum disor-
 12 der. The city university may establish such program through the city
 13 university office of disabilities, the office of university life and
 14 other relevant departments. Such transitional pathway program may
 15 include but not be limited to:
 16 (a) the creation of a peer-support program with the special education,
 17 psychology, social work, or other relevant department that would assign
 18 a peer or trained mentor to a student with autism spectrum disorder to
 19 provide academic support, social guidance and assistance with a