The legal rights of students at the University at Albany are protected under both University policies and a series of New York State and Federal laws.
Information is provided here for general background purposes only.
Legal advice for your specific situation should be obtained from your own legal counsel. University Policies related to HIV and AIDS New York State Statutes related to HIV and AIDS New York has one of the most restrictive laws in the nation dealing with the protection of information related to the HIV status of individuals, particulalry as it applies to counseling and testing programs. With very few, narrowly defined exceptions, information regarding an individual's HIV serostatus can be shared with another care provider only with the written consent of the patient. View the NYS law on confidentiality of HIV-related information here. View the Americans with Disabilities law here.