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- Print number 2835a
- Amend (t) and recommit to higher education
- Referred to higher education
- Referred to higher education
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Requires the establishment of an appeals process for students who are denied the state resident tution rate at any public university or college
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Karim Camara
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BILL NUMBER:S2835A
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to establishing an appeals process for students denied the state resident tuition rate at a public college or university
Purpose or general idea of bill
To establish an appeals process for students who are denied the state resident tuition rate at any public university or college.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Establishes an appeals process for students, regardless of their immigration status, denied the state resident tuition rate in the state university system.
Section 2. Establishes an appeals process for students, regardless of their immigration status, denied the state resident tuition rate in the New York City university system.
Section 3. Establishes an appeals process for students, regardless of their immigration status, denied the state resident tuition rate in the statutory community college system.
Justification
Many immigrant high school students have lived in the state of New York most of their lives and are likely to remain residents. These students may nevertheless be precluded from obtaining an affordable college education because they do not qualify for in-state tuition rates. Because tuition costs for non-residents far exceed the cost for residents, many of these students are not able to attend college and cannot contribute as much to society as their intelligence and skills will allow.
These students have already proven their academic eligibility and merit - by being accepted by institutions of higher education. Making it possible for these students to attend college will increase the state's college-educated workforce and stimulate economic growth. The purpose of this legislation is to provide long-time residents of New York greater access to higher education, improving the overall economic conditions of the state.
Prior legislative history
2013-2014: S.2835/A.4424 - Referred to Higher Education 2011-12: S.1140/A.4023 - Referred to Higher Education 2009-10: S.1392/A.3955 - Referred to Higher Education 2007-08: S.1933/A.8109 - Referred to Higher Education 2005-06: S.2966 - Referred to Higher Education
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after which it shall have become law.
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