N.Y. Civ. Serv. Law § 55-c*2

* § 55-c. Acceptability of certain high school diplomas. Whenever a\nhigh school diploma is required by the state civil service department or\na municipal commission as a minimum requirement of any competitive\nexamination, a high school individualized education plan diploma which\nwas granted to a child with handicapping conditions may be accepted by\nsuch department or commission in fulfillment of such diploma\nrequirement.\n * NB There are 2 § 55-c's\n