Bill > S05190

This bill authorizes 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 bill requires the trustees to create an accessible, affordable, and competitive bachelor's degree-granting institution with a specific focus on various engineering and technology fields, including industrial/manufacturing, transportation, computer, telecommunications, environmental, biomedical, and civil engineering, as well as the history of economics of science and technology. The legislation amends the state education law to officially add this new college to the SUNY system, listing it alongside other existing SUNY campuses. The trustees are tasked with selecting the precise location within Yonkers, developing a master plan, establishing academic standards, and creating any necessary regulations for the new college's operation. The act is designed to take effect immediately, enabling the SUNY board to begin the process of founding this new engineering-focused institution in Westchester County.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5190