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NY A06644
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Erik Dilan
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AI Summary
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Creates a new Office of Higher Education in Prison within the State University of New York (SUNY) to promote and coordinate access to higher education for incarcerated individuals and those after release
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Requires the office to develop and implement a plan by January 1, 2029 to establish degree-granting programs in every correctional facility in New York determined to be viable
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Sets an enrollment target of at least 2,000 students in these degree-granting programs as soon as practicable
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Mandates the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to work with SUNY and the new office to maximize educational opportunities, including access to federal and state financial aid
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment, with implementation subject to appropriated funding
Legislative Description
Creates within SUNY an office of higher education in prison to coordinate access to higher education for individuals during and after incarceration; directs such office to create a plan by 1/1/2029 to establish a degree-granting program in every viable correctional facility in the state; directs such office to enroll at least 2,000 students in degree-granting programs as soon as practicable; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026