Higher Education

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.

This bill allows graduates of accredited master of social work (MSW) programs to perform supervised social work while completing their licensing process. Specifically, it authorizes these graduates to engage in supervised practice after applying for and paying fees for both licensing and a limited permit, but only for up to 90 days after graduation. The provision ensures MSW graduates can gain practical experience under supervision while meeting state licensing requirements, without extending beyond the 90-day period. It directly affects new MSW graduates seeking entry-level positions in social work.

Authorizes the state university trustees to promulgate rules or regulations relating to late fees and exceptions for students submitting certificate of residence forms, and a reconciliation process for such forms received after the list of non-resident students was sent to a county.

This bill extends the legal authority for physical therapist assistants to provide services in home care settings until June 30, 2030. It achieves this by amending existing education laws to update the expiration date of the current provisions. The change directly impacts home care agencies and the physical therapist assistants who work within them by allowing their services to continue under the current regulatory framework for an additional four years. The legislation takes effect immediately upon becoming law and does not alter the scope of services or qualifications, only the duration of the authorization.

Authorizes certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with an event sanctioned by the New York Road Runners.