Education (Higher Education)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2646: 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 EducationCreates new SUNY engineering college, expanding higher education access and opportunities in Yonkers per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 3458: 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 financial barriers and improving access to higher education programs.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4509: Includes certain veterans in the definition of resident as it relates to community colleges and state-aided four-year colleges

Includes active duty military and certain veterans going to college under the new GI bill in the definition of resident as it relates to community colleges and state-aided four-year colleges.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access for veterans by including them in residency definition for community colleges and state-aided four-year colleges.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends in-state tuition benefits to veterans under GI Bill, directly expanding educational access and financial support for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2286: Establishes a Black Leadership Institute within the state university of New York

Establishes a Black Leadership Institute within the state university of New York as an initiative for Black leaders in higher education with a mission to retain and grow from within SUNY a greater proportion of Black professionals at SUNY campuses; creates an eight member advisory council.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes Black Leadership Institute in SUNY to retain/grow Black professionals in higher education, advancing diversity and inclusion in educational leadership and access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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failed · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 722: Prohibits funding for certain SUNY, CUNY or community colleges or organizations on such campuses which, directly or indirectly, permit terrorist organizations

Prohibits funding for SUNY, CUNY or community colleges which, directly or indirectly, permit terrorist organizations on campus; provides that the state university trustees adopt rules and regulations that any student group or student organization that receives funding from the state university of New York that directly or indirectly promotes, encourages, advocates, or permits any terrorist advocacy or activities on campuses, shall be ineligible for funding, including funding from student activity fee proceeds.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill prohibits state funding for institutions permitting terrorist advocacy, directly restricting educational funding based on conduct rather than supporting education access or resources.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2597: Exempts community colleges from the imposition of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax

This bill exempts community colleges from paying the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax. It amends tax law to explicitly include community colleges in the list of educational institutions already exempt from this tax, alongside public schools, libraries, and other educational entities. The change directly affects community colleges by removing this specific tax burden from their operations. The bill makes a clear, concrete policy adjustment without altering broader tax structures or creating new requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts community colleges from tax burden, providing direct tax relief for public education institutions, aligning with tax relief for essential services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts community colleges from tax burden, reducing operational costs for higher education institutions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4218: Relates to a free or reduced meal plan for certain students enrolled at state and city universities

Directs the boards of trustees of SUNY and CUNY to create a free or reduced meal plan to aid students whose household incomes are below the federal poverty line, students participating in educational opportunity programs under section three hundred fifty-five-d of this article and students receiving federal Pell grants.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects SUNY/CUNY to provide free/reduced meals for low-income students, expanding higher education access by reducing financial barriers for eligible students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2248: Enacts the college textbook affordability act

Enacts the college textbook affordability act; establishes the New York state open education resources council and the New York state open source digital library; authorizes SUNY campuses and community colleges to adopt open educational resources adoption incentive program campus plans and apply for grants to implement such plans; provides that settlements with the office of the attorney general shall be used to provide assistance to the state university of New York for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this act.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes OER programs and grants to reduce textbook costs, expanding access to affordable higher education resources.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes digital library and promotes OER adoption, advancing digital access for education through technology infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education Libraries

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5861: Relates to a net price calculator center for colleges on the website of the higher education services corporation

This bill requires New York's Higher Education Services Corporation to create a single, centralized net price calculator tool on its website. The tool will estimate the actual cost of attending any college in the state after accounting for non-repayable financial aid (like grants), using household income and assets entered once by the user. It replaces linking to individual college calculators by compiling data from all institutions into one accessible platform, using the most recent tuition and fee information reported by colleges. This directly affects students and families researching college affordability by providing a standardized, state-wide cost estimate.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCentralizes college cost calculator to improve affordability transparency and access for students, directly enhancing educational access in higher education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 991: Establishes a state university of New York pilot program to encourage individuals in college to enter the financial planning industry

Establishes a state university of New York career pilot program to encourage individuals in college to enter the financial planning industry; utilizes campus resources to encourage a well-rounded program and diverse student involvement.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates a state university pilot program to encourage college students into financial planning, enhancing higher education career pathways.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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