This bill amends a previous resolution to officially distribute state funding for the 2025-26 fiscal year to specific educational and arts organizations. It directs money to the New York State Council on the Arts, the State University of New York, and the State Education Department, listing individual recipients and exact grant amounts for each. The legislation requires that these allocations be approved by the temporary president of the Senate and the director of the budget before funds are released. Additionally, it allows for the transfer of these funds between the listed agencies with the same executive approvals.
Implements an agreement between the state and an employee organization; provides for the adjustment of salaries of certain incumbents in the professional service in the state university; makes an appropriation for the purpose of effectuating certain provisions thereof.
Extends provisions of law relating to capital facilities in support of the state university and community colleges, procurement and the state university health care facilities.
This bill directs the Governor of New York to officially recognize November 8, 2026, as First-Generation College Graduate Day. The designation honors the achievements of students whose parents did not earn a bachelor's degree and commemorates the anniversary of the 1965 Higher Education Act. By establishing this specific date, the resolution aims to celebrate academic success and highlight the contributions of these graduates to the state's economy and communities. The measure is a ceremonial proclamation that does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
Implements an agreement between the state and an employee organization; provides for the adjustment of salaries of certain incumbents in the professional service in the state university; makes an appropriation for the purpose of effectuating certain provisions thereof.
This bill establishes a plan to distribute state funds for the 2026-27 fiscal year to specific school districts, public libraries, colleges, and non-profit organizations focused on education and the arts. It requires that the allocation of these funds be based on a detailed list of recipients and amounts approved by the Senate and the budget director, which must then be ratified by a majority vote of the Senate. The legislation also allows for the transfer of these funds between agencies like the State Education Department and the State University of New York with specific approvals. Ultimately, the bill directs money to a variety of entities, including several school districts and numerous non-profits such as the Brooklyn Public Library and various educational programming organizations.
This bill updates a previous resolution to reappropriate state funds for the 2026 fiscal year to support school districts, public libraries, colleges, and arts organizations. It allows these funds to be distributed according to a specific plan that lists each recipient and their share, which must be approved by the Senate president and the budget director. The plan must then be ratified by a majority vote of the entire Senate before the money can be spent. Additionally, the bill permits transferring these funds between relevant agencies like the State Education Department and the City University of New York as needed.
This bill allows the New York Dormitory Authority to provide financing for the construction of a school building for Yeshiva Ohr Yoseph. The legislation specifically authorizes funding for the acquisition and equipping of a facility located at 1128 36th Street in Brooklyn, New York. It designates Yeshiva Ohr Yoseph as an eligible recipient, noting that the organization is a private, accredited, non-profit school exempt from federal income taxes. By amending the Public Authorities Law, the bill enables the school to secure the necessary capital to build its new campus.
This bill proposes to amend the state constitution to allow the legislature to change or remove tax exemptions for real property owned by private colleges and universities. Currently, the constitution protects tax exemptions for religious, educational, and charitable organizations, but this measure would create a specific exception for private higher education institutions. If passed, the government would gain the authority to alter or end these tax breaks, whereas other non-profit entities would retain their protected status. The bill requires publication and a public vote in a future election before it can take effect.
Expands access to higher education in correctional facilities by requiring the department of corrections and community supervision to provide meaningful access to postsecondary educational programming and to establish a transparent process for incarcerated individuals to request transfers to facilities where such programs are available.
