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NY A10493
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Khaleel Anderson
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AI Summary
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Requires CUNY to distribute SEEK program funds to campuses by July 1st each fiscal year using a transparent formula based on student enrollment, staffing levels, retention rates, and programmatic needs
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Mandates biennial audits by the State Comptroller examining fund compliance, transfer accuracy, program outcomes, and administrative overhead, with reports submitted to the legislature and made public
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Requires CUNY to submit annual reports including campus-level funding allocations, student enrollment and graduation rates, staffing levels, and a chancellor certification that funds were used exclusively for SEEK purposes
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Prohibits consolidation, merger, or restructuring of the SEEK program with any other initiative without explicit legislative authorization, and requires maintenance of separate admissions criteria, staffing, and budgetary structures
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Establishes staffing ratios of one full-time academic counselor per 85 students (maximum 100) and one financial aid counselor per 150-200 SEEK students, with noncompliance potentially resulting in withholding of future state funding
Legislative Description
Enacts the "Percy Ellis Sutton search for education, elevation and knowledge program protection and accountability act" establishing funding allocation and transparency requirements, audit requirements, and reporting requirements for the Percy Ellis Sutton search for education, elevation and knowledge program at the city university of New York.
Last Action
referred to higher education
3/6/2026