Education (Higher Education)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6850: 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 EducationEstablishes SUNY career pilot program to encourage college students into financial planning, enhancing higher education student opportunities and career pathways.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4260: Relates to a fee waiver for applications to SUNY and CUNY

Authorizes a fee waiver for applications to SUNY and CUNY if a prospective student, either a high school senior, or a person completing a gap year, submits and completes the FAFSA form.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill waives application fees for SUNY/CUNY upon FAFSA completion, reducing financial barriers to higher education access, a core aspect of educational access in the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 1145: Increases the contribution that resident taxpayers may make to family tuition accounts

S 1145 increases New York State's annual contribution limit for family tuition accounts used in the college choice program. It doubles the maximum deductible contribution from $5,000 (individuals) or $10,000 (married couples filing jointly) to $10,000 (individuals) or $20,000 (married couples). The bill directly affects New York resident taxpayers who use these state-authorized tuition savings accounts. This change allows families to save more tax-advantaged funds for education expenses within the program's framework.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDoubles tax-deductible limits for education savings, providing tax relief to residents through increased deductible contributions.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill doubles tax-advantaged contribution limits for education savings accounts, expanding access to funding for families through the college choice program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3738: 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 EducationBill mandates timely financial aid determinations for higher education, preventing delays that could block student access to tuition assistance. Ensures eligibility if deadlines are missed, directly advancing educational access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3693: Relates to transferring credits from a CUNY community college to a New York state university

This bill (A 3693) requires New York State universities to accept all credits earned by students at CUNY community colleges, eliminating barriers to transfer. It directly affects CUNY community college students seeking to continue their education at state universities. The law mandates that CUNY curricula be designed for seamless credit transfer and requires state universities to collaborate with CUNY trustees to ensure credits are accepted or treated as equivalent to their courses. This creates a standardized process for credit recognition, making transfers more predictable and straightforward for students. The policy change takes effect 30 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEliminates transfer barriers for CUNY students, mandating credit acceptance to expand higher education access and streamline pathways between community colleges and universities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4294: Directs the commissioner of education to establish an incentive program for school districts wishing to implement programs of foreign language in the elementary schools; appropriation

Directs the commissioner of education to establish an incentive program for school districts wishing to implement programs of foreign language in the elementary schools; directs the commissioner of education to establish an incentive program for college students wishing to become foreign language teachers; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation to fund foreign language education incentives, directly advancing state budget allocation for education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates funding incentives for elementary foreign language programs and teacher training, directly advancing curriculum expansion and educator support through appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 6653: 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, strengthening mental health support within higher education institutions.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes mental health suicide prevention programs in colleges, directly expanding mental health services and crisis intervention support per healthcare topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7829: Establishes a managerial or confidential higher education differential

Establishes a managerial or confidential higher education differential for employees designated managerial or confidential who hold an earned associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctorate (e.g., MD, JD, Ph.D.) from a college or university or a professional license issued by the New York state education department are eligible to receive a higher education differential of up to six hundred dollars retroactively for state fiscal year two thousand twenty-four-two thousand twenty-five and for state fiscal year two thousand twenty-five-two thousand twenty-six.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates retroactive state funding ($600 max) for employee higher education differentials, increasing government spending on state workforce compensation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides higher pay differential for state higher education staff with advanced degrees, directly supporting educator compensation and retention in higher education.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 786: Prohibits private colleges from collecting financial information from a student's non-custodial parent; requires that private colleges use student financial aid formulas that are arrived at independently

Prohibits independent higher education institutions from collecting financial information from a student's or prospective student's non-custodial parent; requires that private colleges use student financial aid formulas that are arrived at independently, without coordination with outside standard setting organizations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prohibits private colleges from using non-custodial parent data in financial aid, requiring independent formulas to expand access to higher education funding and reduce barriers for students.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2150: Provides that any special act school districts be held harmless from any reduction in tuition revenue or any tuition rate calculation and/or rate reconciliation

Provides that any special act school districts established pursuant to Chapter 566 of the Laws of 1967 shall be held harmless from any reduction in tuition revenue or any tuition rate calculation and/or rate reconciliation arising out of intake closure or limits on the entry of new student placements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects special act school districts from tuition revenue loss due to enrollment changes, ensuring stable funding for K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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