Education (Higher Education)

passed · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2025

K 381: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Community College Month in the State of New York

Assembly Resolution No. 381 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim April 2025 as Community College Month in the State of New York. This resolution aims to recognize the vital role community colleges play in providing accessible higher education, workforce development, and community engagement for residents across the state.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationResolution recognizes community colleges' role in accessible higher education and workforce development, aligning with support for educational access and engagement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3942: Ensures free speech on all college and university campuses within the state

Ensures free speech on all college and university campuses within the state; creates a cause of action for those who have their freedom of speech infringed upon by a college or university.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly protects free speech on college campuses, strengthening academic freedom and educational environment without restricting curriculum or funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3396: Requires SUNY and CUNY institutions to grant course credit to students who serve as election inspectors, poll clerks or election coordinators

Requires the boards of trustees of SUNY and CUNY to adopt policies requiring institutions thereof to grant course credit to students who serve as election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationGrants course credit for civic service, expanding educational access and recognizing student participation in elections within higher education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5063: Expands eligibility for the New York state excelsior scholarship award to certain applicants enrolled on a part-time basis or in a BOCES or other approved vocational program

Expands eligibility for the New York state excelsior scholarship award to certain applicants enrolled on a part-time basis or in a BOCES or other approved vocational program; provides criteria for eligibility, and limits on amounts and durations for any such awards.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands scholarship access to part-time and vocational students, increasing educational opportunity and funding access for non-traditional learners.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5814: Relates to the funding of certain CUNY programs by the state

Relates to the funding of certain CUNY programs by the state including the city university of New York's accelerated study in associate programs (ASAP) and the accelerate, complete, engage (ACE) program; provides state shall pay until both programs are fully funded.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state funding to fully support CUNY's ASAP and ACE programs, directly increasing public education appropriations under state budget.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates state funding for CUNY's ASAP and ACE higher education programs, ensuring full financial support for student success initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6095: Provides free SUNY and CUNY tuition, books, and fees to all New York state and New York city employees

Provides free SUNY and CUNY tuition, books, and fees to all current New York state and New York city employees who have been such employees for at least two years, and who continue such employment throughout their academic program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides free tuition, books, and fees for state/city employees at SUNY/CUNY, directly expanding higher education access and funding for a specific group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3696: Relates to the establishment of the New York state promise program; appropriation

S 3696 establishes the New York State Promise Program, providing tuition waivers for eligible students enrolled in New York community colleges. To qualify, students must be New York residents for at least one year, have completed high school or earned a GED in New York within six months of enrollment, maintain a 2.5 GPA, file the FAFSA, and not exceed 90 college credits. The waiver covers tuition costs (after deducting $50 and other aid) up to the actual tuition or $1,000, whichever is greater, but not exceeding average community college tuition. The state appropriates $450 million for the program, with annual grant spending capped at $10 million. The program requires annual reports on student completion rates, financial impacts, and program effectiveness.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds tuition waivers via state appropriation, increasing public education spending as a core budget allocation per bill's 'appropriation' language.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes tuition waivers for NY community college students, expanding access and reducing costs, directly advancing higher education funding and access through state appropriation.95% confidence

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

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5658: Relates to higher education funding opportunities for foster youth

Directs the education department and OCFS to prepare posters and pamphlets with information regarding higher education funding opportunities for foster youth.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directs departments to provide information on higher education funding for foster youth, enhancing access to existing financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1727: Enacts The New Deal for CUNY

Enacts The New Deal for CUNY; increases the ratio of faculty and mental health counselors to full-time students; requires that certain amounts of tuition be replaced by federal, state, and city funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state/city funds replace tuition, increasing public funding for CUNY's faculty and mental health services, directly advancing state budget allocation for public education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases faculty/mental health ratios and replaces tuition with public funds, directly boosting higher education funding and access at CUNY.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases mental health counselor staffing at CUNY, directly supporting mental health services per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4772: Prohibits the granting of tuition assistance awards to any student who has knowingly engaged in certain antisemitic activities

Enacts "the combating campus antisemitism act"; prohibits the granting of tuition assistance awards to any student who has knowingly engaged in promoting antisemitism in a manner that is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action, that constitutes "true threats"; makes related provisions.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts tuition aid eligibility for students engaging in antisemitic conduct, limiting educational access for targeted individuals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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