Bill > A06430

This bill provides comprehensive support for students experiencing homelessness at the State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) by establishing a robust support system. The bill requires each university to hire a full-time liaison officer who will create systems to help students experiencing homelessness access support services, coordinate innovative programming, provide professional development to staff, and conduct annual surveys about student resource needs. Additionally, the universities must hire regional contacts and each college must designate a campus contact person to help identify and support homeless students. The bill mandates that colleges prioritize homeless students for housing, including providing access to housing facilities during and between academic terms, offer priority enrollment, and provide financial assistance by waiving administrative fees and deferring payments that are covered by financial aid. The definition of "students experiencing homelessness" includes those who have been homeless in the past 24 months or who are without housing between academic terms, and the bill aims to maximize these students' enrollment, retention, and success in college by ensuring they have access to critical resources and support.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6430