New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 4551
Relates to degree-granting programs offered by SUNY's office of higher education in prison
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Patricia Fahy (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 9, 2026 · Senate
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION - Apr 3, 2025 · Senate
REFERENCE CHANGED TO HIGHER EDUCATION - Mar 21, 2025 · Senate
PRINT NUMBER 4551A - Mar 21, 2025 · Senate
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION - Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO EDUCATION