Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to establish a city university of New York student fare program for trains and buses which provides a full fare reduction for five train and/or bus fares each weekday equal to the standard pay-per-ride fare.
This bill creates a grant program to fund community gardens at all State University of New York and City University of New York campuses. Universities can apply directly for funding to grow fresh produce and provide healthy food options on campus. The grants are distributed based on financial need, with campuses required to submit biannual reports on how the funds are used. Eligibility depends on accreditation, sustainable operational plans, and projected community impact. The regents are authorized to allow campuses to apply through the Office of Community Gardens.
This bill authorizes the state Dormitory Authority to provide financing to Vanderbilt University for constructing new facilities. The legislation amends the Public Authorities Law to allow this specific funding arrangement between the state agency and the private university. Once passed, the act takes effect immediately and directs the Dormitory Authority to consider providing financial support for the university's construction projects. The measure does not specify the amount of funding or the types of facilities to be built, leaving those details to future agreements.
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.
Authorizes licensed occupational therapists who are members of the faculty of a college or university with an accredited occupational therapy program to create a university faculty practice corporation for occupational therapy students to receive clinical instruction.
This bill raises the income limit for the Excelsior scholarship in New York State from $125,000 to $150,000 for academic years starting in 2026-2027 and continuing forward. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students pursuing undergraduate degrees at public New York colleges and universities who meet specific enrollment and credit completion requirements. By increasing the income cap, the bill allows more middle-income families to qualify for the award, which is calculated based on the combined adjusted gross income of the student and their parents or spouse. The change applies to all future applicants without altering other eligibility criteria such as credit requirements or enrollment standards.
Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators or platform providers from permitting, accepting, or facilitating the placement of a sports wager through a mobile application or platform from any individual on a college campus in the state; requires mobile sports betting platforms to implement geofencing restrictions on campuses and properties; limits exposure to gambling for college-aged students; reduces distractions in academic settings.
This bill officially designates the State University of New York College at Geneseo as New York's public honors college. It codifies the college's mission to provide a distinctive, academically rigorous liberal arts education focused on excellence, success, and access for high-ability students. The legislation adds Geneseo to the official list of institutions within the State University of New York system and takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill expands tuition assistance awards to students experiencing homelessness by allowing them to qualify for financial aid without parental income consideration. It requires the state education commissioner to establish verification methods that align with federal standards for identifying homeless students under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Additionally, the bill clarifies that students who have already qualified as orphans, foster children, or wards of the court cannot be considered emancipated for financial aid purposes, ensuring they maintain access to support. The changes take effect on July 1 following the bill's passage and apply to students applying for state-funded tuition assistance programs.
This bill requires state university councils to include faculty and professional staff as voting members. It mandates that each council have twelve members, including one faculty representative elected by the faculty senate and one professional staff representative elected by the professional staff senate. These representatives would have the same ethical and disclosure requirements as other council members and serve seven-year terms, while student members serve one-year terms. The bill applies to all state-operated institutions within the state university system.
