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- Referred to higher education
- Referred to higher education
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Requires the state university trustees to establish a process to eliminate or reduce duplication of academic degree programs within the state university system
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor David Weprin
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to efforts to reduce duplication of academic degree programs within the state university
Purpose
This bill establishes a mechanism for the Trustees of the University system to make decisions on how to reduce academic program duplication.
Summary of provisions
This bill requires Trustees to establish a process by which decisions are made to eliminate or reduce duplication of academic degree programs. It specifies that the process should include promulgation of criteria for programs to be considered for elimination, recognition of any effects on access, consideration of fiscal impact, and consideration of rights of employees subject to collective bargaining.
Justification
Except for general language on the SUNY Trustees' participation in the master planning process, the Education Law is silent on any process by which the Trustees might establish criteria for dealing with academic program duplication. This bill would provide for an orderly and rational process for determining which programs might be considered for elimination or consolidation. The Trustees shall also consider public dialogue and recognize the possible effects on access, on fiscal considerations, and on collective bargaining rights of employees.
Legislative history
1997-98, S.1358; 1995-96, S.7228; 1999-2000, S.3196; 2001-02, S.2356; 2003-04, S.211-A; 2005-06 S.1149/A.2134; 2007-08 S.1526; 2009-10 S.2731; 2011-12 S.1943; 2013-14 S.1846/A.737.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect one year after it has become law.
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