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NY A00087

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/4/2023

Primary Sponsor

Nader Sayegh

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a four-year SUNY college of engineering and applied sciences in Yonkers, Westchester County, as part of the state university system.

  • Directs the SUNY Board of Trustees to select a location within Yonkers and ensure the college is accessible, affordable, and competitive at the bachelor's degree level.

  • Designates specific academic programs for the college including industrial/manufacturing engineering, transportation engineering, computer engineering, telecommunications engineering, environmental engineering, biomedical engineering, civil engineering, and history of economics of science and technology.

  • Requires the SUNY Board of Trustees to conduct required duties under education law, establish a master plan, and promulgate rules and regulations for the college's establishment.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Provides for the trustees of the state university of New York to establish a four-year college of engineering and applied sciences in the city of Yonkers within the state university system.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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