Education (Higher Education)

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9034: Phases out certain mandatory university fees for certain graduate students and adjunct staff

Provides that beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, certain graduate students shall be required to pay 25% of all current and future mandatory university fees; provides that in the 2027-2028 academic year and thereafter, no mandatory university fees shall be charged to certain graduate students and adjunct staff, with the exclusion of the graduate student association student activity fee.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPhases out mandatory graduate student fees, reducing financial barriers and improving access to higher education for graduate students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9366: Provides for procedures and restrictions regarding the discovery and disclosure of immigration status by the state and city universities of New York

This bill restricts New York State University (SUNY) police and employees from engaging with federal immigration enforcement. It prohibits them from asking about immigration status, notifying immigration authorities about campus individuals, transferring custody to immigration officials without a court order, or entering immigration status into databases. Key provisions require written consent forms (in multiple languages) for any immigration-related interviews and ban using immigration officials as interpreters. The law directly affects SUNY campus staff and aims to protect students, faculty, and visitors from campus-based immigration enforcement actions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestricts disclosure of immigration status to protect student access to SUNY institutions, enhancing educational access and safety for undocumented students.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRestricts SUNY from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, requiring consent for interviews and banning status disclosure - protects immigrant rights on campus per bill A 9366.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9402: Relates to providing a waiver from SUNY application fees for veterans

This bill waives application fees for veterans applying to State University of New York (SUNY) schools. Eligible veterans must provide proof of veteran status and eligibility for benefits to receive the fee exemption. The law directly affects veterans seeking admission to SUNY institutions by removing a financial barrier during the application process. The provision applies to all SUNY campuses and requires veterans to submit documentation verifying their eligibility.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationWaives SUNY application fees for veterans, removing financial barriers to higher education access per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill waives SUNY application fees for veterans, removing financial barriers to education access and directly expanding veterans' benefits as per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9382: Allows the granting of academic credit at city or state operated institutions to veterans

This bill requires New York State and city universities to grant academic credits to veterans without fees or tuition for military training courses meeting American Council on Education standards. It directly affects veterans enrolled full-time as undergraduates in good standing at state or city university systems. Key provisions mandate that institutions award unlimited credits toward degrees for qualifying military training, eliminating any cost to veterans for these credits. The law applies to veterans who served honorably in active military service or are part of New York's National Guard or Naval Militia.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEliminates fees for veterans' military training credits at state universities, expanding access to higher education without cost barriers.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates unlimited academic credits without fees for veterans' military training, directly expanding educational benefits and removing financial barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5774: Relates to allowing for students in postsecondary education experience or transition program to receive awards from the tuition assistance program

Relates to allowing for students in certain postsecondary education experience or transition programs to receive awards from the tuition assistance program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tuition assistance access for postsecondary transition program students, increasing financial support for higher education access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6696: Allows the state and city university of New York system to offer college credits to prospective students

Allows the state and city university of New York system to offer college credits to prospective students based on such prospective student's performance on the regents examinations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands college access by allowing SUNY to grant credits based on Regents exams, directly increasing educational opportunities without additional cost.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 290: Relates to providing sexual harassment training to undergraduate and graduate student interns

This bill requires all public and independent colleges and universities to provide sexual harassment training to undergraduate and graduate student interns, whether paid or unpaid and regardless of location (on or off campus). The key provision mandates that institutions must deliver this training to all student interns participating in internships or externships. Institutions must also submit an annual report by August 1st to the governor and legislature, detailing the number of students who received the training. The law applies immediately to all affected educational institutions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates sexual harassment training for student interns at colleges, enhancing safety and protection in higher education settings, aligning with educational safety policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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signed · New York · Assembly Nov 21, 2025

A 7427: Prohibits the state university of New York from contracting out certain services

Prohibits the state university of New York from contracting out to the ground lessee or any subsidiary of the ground lessee or the research foundation for the state university of New York for any services or privatize any services currently being performed by employees in the unclassified service at the state university of New York at Albany.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents privatization of university services, protecting public employees and maintaining in-house operations at SUNY Albany, supporting higher education stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5486: Relates to recovery for certain overpayments

Prohibits the higher education services corporation from seeking recovery of awards made in error during certain academic years due to administrative error.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents recovery of erroneous higher education awards, protecting student financial access and reducing administrative burden on institutions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6587: Relates to standards of proof for establishing that a student has a disability in the university of the state of New York or the city university of New York system

Relates to standards of proof for establishing that a student has a disability in the university of the state of New York or the city university of New York system including accepting documents as proof of a students' disability.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill streamlines disability documentation for SUNY/CUNY students, enhancing educational access and accommodation standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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