URGENT NYSAC ACTION TODAY

We now have  a “look alike bill” in both the Senate  (S.5512A) and the Assembly  (A.03717A). Assembly Member Meng has amended her bill as requested. We have recently achieved acceptance of our legislation’s language from the New York State Education Department.  This acceptance was based on technical amendments made by Senator Suzi Oppenheimer our Senate Sponsor. 

Both bills now need to be placed on the agenda and moved forward out of the higher education committees of both the Senate and the Assembly.

It is urgent that we immediately and courteously call, fax, email and write to

Senator Toby Ann Stavisky
Chair, Committee on Higher Education 
Re: Senate  S..5512A Oppenheimer & Nozzolio

Assembly Member Deborah J. Glick
Chair, Committee on Higher Education
Assembly  A.03717A Meng

Please express your support for these bills and ask them (the Chairs Stavisky and Glick) or their staff to place these bills on the agenda and move them forward so that they can be brought to the floor for a vote.

Time and input is of the essence. Our lobbyist has asked us to call their offices (both Albany and District to express support for these bills and to ask that these bills be moved forward and voted on this session. Stress that we have been working on this legislation for three years, that NYSED has no objection, there is no cost to NY State, and that this benefits and protects patients.

After you call, please email a copy of your letter of support to the office, and then fax an mail a hard copy.  Please fax and mail to both Albany and the District Offices.

As before templates are provided and all contact information including phone numbers are below.

Assembly Member Deborah J.. Glick
Chair, Committee on Higher Education

The Honorable Deborah J. Glick
Chair, Committee on Higher Education
New York State Assembly
LOB 717
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4841
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The Honorable Deborah J. Glick
Chair, Committee on Higher Education
New York State Assembly
853 Broadway
Suite 1518
New York, NY 10003
212-674-5153
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Senator Toby Ann Stavisky
Chair, Committee on Higher Education

The Honorable Toby Ann Stavisky
New York State Senate
Chair, Committee on Higher Education
509 Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12247
Tel:   (518) 455-3461
Fax:  (518) 426-6857
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The Honorable Toby Ann Stavisky
New York State Senate
Chair, Committee on Higher Education
144-36 Willets Point Blvd.
Flushing, NY 11357
Tel:   (718) 445-0004
Fax:  (718) 445-8398
Email address: stavisky@senate.state.ny.us