A 2182 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the Non-Degree Proprietary School Supervision and Student Protection Act

This bill bans for-profit schools from requiring students to use mandatory arbitration for enrollment disputes, directly affecting students and institutions like career colleges and online education providers. It creates a formal complaint process where students can report violations within six years, requiring the education commissioner to investigate within 20 days and issue findings within 90 days, with public disclosure of violations. Schools face civil penalties up to $100,000 for serious violations like false advertising, unlicensed operation, or deceptive recruitment practices, with higher fines for repeat offenses. The law aims to strengthen oversight of for-profit schools that offer non-degree programs, ensuring accountability for student protections.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Alicia Hyndman
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