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NY S03992
Bill
Status
2/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Toby Stavisky
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Higher Education Community Service Act" to promote and recognize volunteer service involvement by college students through campus-based screening, incentive programs, and systematic information dissemination about volunteer opportunities.
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Creates an 11-member Council for Higher Education Community Service within the Department of Education, composed of the commissioner (ex officio), representatives from SUNY, CUNY, independent colleges, and two student members appointed by the governor.
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Requires the council to establish a statewide postsecondary community service center to disseminate volunteer information, connect students with communities, integrate public service into curricula, and monitor volunteer programs.
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Mandates the council petition the Regents within 90 days to incorporate the New York Foundation for Higher Education Community Service as a private nonprofit corporation to receive private funds and grants for community service projects.
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Requires the council to report annually by September 1st to the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker on implementation progress and recommendations, with council members meeting at least four times per year.
Legislative Description
Enacts the higher education community service act to promote volunteer service by higher education students; creates a council for higher education community service to regulate and recognize persons and programs associated therewith; requires a report to the governor, temporary president of the senate and speaker of the assembly.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018