Bill > S04729

This bill requires the trustees of the City University of New York (CUNY) to establish a new College of Renewable Energy and Sustainability located in Jamaica, Queens, near JFK International Airport. The college will be a four-year, bachelor's degree-granting institution focused on offering academic majors related to renewable energy and sustainability. The board of trustees is tasked with selecting the specific location within Jamaica, ensuring the college is accessible and affordable, and establishing the necessary academic standards and regulations. The CUNY chancellor will be responsible for setting the curriculum and academic policies for the new college. The bill emphasizes creating an educational institution that will provide specialized higher education in the critical fields of renewable energy and environmental sustainability, with the goal of preparing students for careers in these important emerging sectors. The legislation is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4729