Bill > A00256

This bill aims to prohibit New York state colleges and universities from using state aid to support academic entities that boycott countries or higher education institutions in countries that host colleges chartered by the New York Board of Regents. The legislation defines an "academic entity" as any organization comprising colleges, universities, or professors that promotes academia in the U.S. and abroad. Specifically, colleges cannot use state funds to provide membership, funding, or travel expenses to academic entities that have publicly declared a boycott of a host country or its educational institutions. Colleges found in violation will become ineligible for state aid during the academic year of the violation. The bill includes exceptions for colleges located in countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism, boycotts related to labor disputes, and boycotts protesting unlawful discriminatory practices. The legislation emphasizes the importance of global education and international cooperation, ensuring that students have opportunities to connect and learn across borders while preventing state funds from supporting discriminatory academic practices. The act will take effect 30 days after becoming law.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A256