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NY S09218
Bill
Status
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
Summary of S09218: Community College Representation Act
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Expands the SUNY Board of Trustees from 18 to 21 members by adding three new voting positions appointed by community college organizations: the NY Community College Trustees' Association, the NY Community College Association of Presidents, and the Faculty Council of Community Colleges
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New community college trustee positions carry three-year terms (compared to seven years for governor-appointed trustees) and may be reappointed by their respective organizations
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Requires each appointing organization to establish a transparent, democratic selection process including membership notification, a nomination period, and verifiable voting procedures within 90 days of the act taking effect
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Authorizes county legislative bodies to appoint community college board trustees if the governor fails to fill a vacancy within 180 days
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Community college representatives must submit annual reports to their appointing organizations detailing SUNY board actions affecting community colleges; positions are uncompensated consistent with existing trustee practice
Legislative Description
Adds members to the board of trustees of the state university of New York who represent the interests of community colleges as full voting members of the board of trustees; provides that the local legislative body or board of the county in which a community college is located may appoint a trustee in the event that the governor fails to appoint such trustee within 180 days of a vacancy on a board of trustees of a community college.
Last Action
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
2/17/2026