Bill > A02646

This bill directs the trustees of the State University of New York (SUNY) to establish a new four-year college of engineering and applied sciences in the city of Yonkers, Westchester County. The legislation requires the SUNY board to create an accessible, affordable, and competitive bachelor's degree-granting institution focused on specialized engineering and technology programs, including majors in industrial/manufacturing engineering, transportation engineering, computer engineering, telecommunications, environmental engineering, biomedical engineering, civil engineering, and the history of science and technology economics. The bill amends the existing state education law to officially add this new college to the list of SUNY institutions, and mandates that the board of trustees take immediate action to establish the college, develop a master plan, create standards, and promulgate necessary regulations for its operation. The new college is designed to expand educational opportunities in technical fields within the SUNY system, providing students in the Yonkers area with advanced academic and career preparation in various engineering disciplines.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2646