Education (Higher Education)

passed · New York · Senate Mar 16, 2026

S 5116: Relates to the documentation and preservation of Black history in New York state by the state university of New York

Establishes the New York state Black history preservation commission to ensure the documentation and preservation of Black history in New York state within the state university of New York.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes commission to document Black history in SUNY curriculum, enhancing educational content and access to diverse historical perspectives within higher education.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 4841: Establishes the removing barriers to higher education success act

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.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill removes barriers for students with disabilities in higher education by requiring institutions to accept specific documentation, expanding access and supporting educational equity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 4921: Enacts the college student suicide prevention act

Enacts the college student suicide prevention act to provide for policies, procedures and guidelines on suicide prevention, intervention and postvention for every higher education institution.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes suicide prevention policies and training for college students, directly supporting mental health and safety in higher education - advancing student well-being and educational access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 3139: Relates to providing free SUNY, CUNY, and community college tuition to active volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical services providers, and volunteer auxiliary police officers

Establishes a statewide program to provide free SUNY, CUNY, and community college tuition to active volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical services providers, and volunteer auxiliary police officers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides free tuition access to higher education institutions for specific public service roles, expanding educational access for targeted groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6306: Requires colleges and universities to provide all incoming and current students with information relating to suicide prevention and resources

Requires public and private colleges and universities to provide all incoming and current students with information relating to suicide prevention and resources available to them on campus.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates suicide prevention resources for college students, enhancing student support services within higher education access and well-being.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates suicide prevention resources on campuses, directly advancing mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 5457: Phases out certain mandatory university fees for graduate students

Provides that beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, certain graduate students shall be required to pay 25% of all current and future mandatory university fees; provides that in the 2027-2028 academic year and thereafter, no mandatory university fees shall be charged, with the exclusion of the graduate student association student activity fee.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPhases out mandatory fees for graduate students, reducing costs and improving access to higher education.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3854: Allows MTA to establish discount fares for full-time undergraduate students

Establishes a discount fare rate of no less than 25% for full-time undergraduate students attending an accredited college who utilize the New York city transit system, including railroad, subway and/or omnibus services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides 25% transit discount for college students, directly enhancing access to higher education through reduced transportation costs.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes 25% student discount for NYC transit use, directly increasing accessibility and ridership for public transportation services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Transportation Public Transit Rail

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1372: Enacts the "public university emergency contraception education act"

Enacts the "public university emergency contraception education act" requiring the commissioner of public health to establish a statewide emergency contraceptive college education and awareness program to promote public awareness in colleges and universities and to disseminate informational materials related to emergency contraception.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates emergency contraception education program in public universities, expanding educational access to health information for students.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4286: Appropriates moneys for and authorizes support of college summer programs to prepare economically and educationally disadvantaged students for graduate programs; appropriation

Authorizes the commissioner of education to contract with three public or independent institutions of higher education for the support of special summer programs established in order to increase the number of economically and educationally disadvantaged undergraduate students who are prepared for admission to graduate educational programs; establishes eligibility requirements in order to attend such special summer programs; appropriates $711,200 therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $711,200 for college summer programs targeting disadvantaged students, directly funding an educational initiative through state budget allocation.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $711,200 for summer programs targeting disadvantaged students to prepare them for graduate education, directly expanding access and funding educational pathways.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5190: Provides for the trustees of the state university of New York to establish a college of engineering and applied sciences in the city of Yonkers

Provides for the trustees of the state university of New York to establish a four-year college of engineering and applied sciences in the city of Yonkers within the state university system.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes a new SUNY college of engineering and applied sciences in Yonkers, expanding higher education access and opportunities within the state university system.90% confidence

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