Bill > A05551

This bill requires colleges and universities in New York to report comprehensive admissions data to the Commissioner of Education by July 1st each year. The reporting must include detailed information about different admission plans (early decision, early action, and general admission), such as application deadlines, acceptance rates, and student demographics. Specifically, institutions must provide data on the racial and ethnic identity of applicants and admitted students, the number of students receiving federal Pell grants, financial aid disbursement, median and average student income, high school types attended by students, and a description of early decision commitment requirements. The Commissioner is then required to publish this data on the department's website by September 1st, making it easily accessible through a drop-down menu. Institutions that willfully fail to comply with these reporting requirements may be subject to a civil penalty equivalent to 10% of their state aid, though the Commissioner retains discretion to allow institutions to cure violations before imposing fines. The bill aims to increase transparency in college admissions processes and provide more comprehensive information about how different admission plans impact student demographics and financial accessibility.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5551