Education (Higher Education)

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

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 3795: Relates to prohibiting colleges from asking about an applicant's prior arrests or convictions during the pre-admissions process

This bill prohibits colleges and universities from asking about an applicant's prior arrests (that didn't result in conviction) or sealed criminal convictions during the admissions process. It directly affects individuals with criminal records who apply to higher education institutions. After admission, colleges may inquire about criminal history only to provide support services or determine participation in campus activities, but must use an individualized process considering factors like time since conviction and rehabilitation, not deny access outright. Colleges cannot rescind admission offers based on past convictions, and must provide written appeal procedures for any activity restrictions. The law applies broadly to all degree-granting institutions of higher education in the state.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits colleges from asking about non-conviction arrests/sealed records, reducing barriers to education for people with criminal records - aligns with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves admissions barrier for applicants with criminal records, expanding higher education access and aligning with educational access indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6641: Establishes an emergency aid grant matching program

Establishes an emergency aid grant matching program to provide matching funds to campuses of the state university of New York and the city university of New York for the provision of emergency aid grants to eligible students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides matching funds for emergency student aid grants at SUNY/CUNY, directly increasing access to higher education funding and support for eligible students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5591: Establishes an Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) leadership institute within the state university of New York

Establishes an Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) leadership institute within the state university of New York as an initiative for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) leaders in higher education with a mission to retain and grow from within SUNY a greater proportion of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) professionals at SUNY campuses; creates an eight member advisory council.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates AANHPI leadership institute to increase representation of underrepresented groups in SUNY higher education leadership, advancing diversity and inclusion in educational institutions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 5979: Provides for the inclusion of a faculty or staff member on the board of trustees of community colleges

Provides for the inclusion of a faculty or staff member on the board of trustees of community colleges elected by and from among the faculty and staff of the college.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds faculty/staff representation on community college boards, enhancing educator involvement in governance and decision-making for higher education institutions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4884: Establishes an emergency aid grant matching program

Establishes an emergency aid grant matching program to provide matching funds to campuses of the state university of New York and the city university of New York for the provision of emergency aid grants to eligible students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides state matching funds for emergency student aid at SUNY/CUNY campuses, directly increasing financial support for higher education students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4897: Makes provisions with respect to student awards, loans and tuition assistance programs

Requires the higher education services corporation to make a determination of financial eligibility of a student for financial aid, awards and loans within 60 days from the day of the receipt of the financial aid application; where the higher education services corporation fails to make a timely determination the applicant shall be deemed eligible for such aid for the semester for which the application was made; allows for a 30-day extension if notice is given to the educational institution within the initial 60-day period.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires timely financial aid determinations, preventing delays in student access to tuition assistance programs, directly advancing educational access and support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8049: Provides that certain persons who are not residents of the state but who have resided in the state for a certain period of time shall be eligible for in-state tuition rates

Provides that certain persons who are not residents of the state but who have resided in the state for a certain period of time and meet certain criteria shall be eligible for in-state tuition rates.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access by enabling non-residents meeting residency criteria to qualify for lower in-state tuition rates, reducing cost barriers for college attendance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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