Designates the state university of New York college at Geneseo as New York's public honors college
This bill officially designates the State University of New York College at Geneseo as "New York's Public Honors College" and codifies its mission in state law. The legislation requires the college to maintain an academically rigorous liberal arts education focused on excellence, student success, and equitable access for high-ability students. It also updates the Education Law to list Geneseo as the designated public honors college within the broader SUNY system structure. The changes take effect immediately upon passage.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 26, 2026
Last action Mar 26, 2026
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Jeremy Cooney
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