Yes — if the Regents move forward, the Legislature could act to restore due-process protections. However, this would require strong advocacy in the face of intense pressure from entrenched interest groups — including the likelihood of NYSED and NYSPS opposing- and there is no guarantee of success.
That said, it’s far better to prevent harm now by stopping this amendment before it becomes final. In addition, the weight of public opinion as expressed by the comments could have a strong influence on our legislators.