Authorizes colleges to offer additional programs or degrees if they have met certain criteria

This bill allows New York colleges to offer new academic programs or degrees if they meet two specific requirements: operating continuously with a physical campus in the state for at least 10 years and holding full accreditation without sanctions from either the Middle States Commission on Higher Education or New York’s Board of Regents. It directly affects colleges seeking to expand their offerings beyond current accredited programs. The law removes barriers to new programs for qualifying institutions while requiring non-compliant colleges to follow existing Board of Regents procedures. This is a procedural change focused on streamlining authorization for established, accredited institutions.