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NY A00087

NY A00087
Provides for the trustees of the state university of New York to establish a four-year college of engineering and applied sciences in the city of Yonkers within the state university system.


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Introduced
01/04/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to establishing a SUNY four-year college of engineering and applied sciences in the city of Yonkers

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York Education Law to authorize and direct the trustees of the State University of New York (SUNY) to establish a four-year college of engineering and applied sciences within the SUNY system, to be located in the city of Yonkers. The purpose of this new college is to offer majors in various engineering and technology fields, including industrial/manufacturing, transportation, computer, telecommunications, environmental, biomedical, and civil engineering, as well as the history and economics of science and technology. The bill requires SUNY to follow the necessary procedures to establish this new college, including developing a master plan, setting standards, and promulgating any necessary rules and regulations.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

referred to higher education (on 01/03/2024)

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