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NY A07485
NY A07485Authorizes community colleges offering an associates degree program in nursing to offer a four-year bachelor degree program in nursing.
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Introduced
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to authorizing community colleges offering an associates degree program in nursing to offer a four-year bachelors degree program in nursing
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York State education law to allow community colleges that currently offer two-year associate degree programs in nursing to expand their educational offerings and provide four-year bachelor's degree programs in nursing. The legislation specifically creates a new provision that overrides any existing laws, rules, or regulations that might previously have prevented community colleges from offering bachelor's level nursing degrees. By enabling community colleges to provide more advanced nursing education, the bill aims to increase access to higher-level nursing education and potentially help address nursing workforce needs. The new law will go into effect 60 days after it is signed, giving community colleges the opportunity to develop and implement these expanded nursing degree programs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to higher education (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7485 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07485&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A07485 |
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