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NY A04976
NY A04976Requires the state university trustees to establish a process to eliminate or reduce duplication of academic degree programs within the state university system.
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Introduced
02/06/2017
02/06/2017
In Committee
01/03/2018
01/03/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Requires the state university trustees to report to the governor and the legislature concerning the steps taken to establish a process by which decisions are made to eliminate or reduce duplication of academic degree programs within the state university system.
AI Summary
This bill requires the state university trustees to establish a process to eliminate or reduce duplication of academic degree programs within the state university system. The process must include criteria for determining which programs should be considered for elimination or consolidation, recognition of the effect on access to such degree programs, consideration of fiscal implications and the rights of members of certified bargaining units, and a process for holding public hearings before eliminating or consolidating any degree program. The bill is intended to address potential inefficiencies and redundancies in the state university system's academic offerings.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
print number 4976a (on 03/01/2018)
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