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Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Foster Youth College Success Initiative

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Toby Stavisky

Senate Resolution 1914 commemorates NY FYCSI’s 10th anniversary and acknowledges the program’s need-based support for foster youth pursuing higher education across SUNY, CUNY, and

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Summary: Senate Resolution No. 1914 (2025-2026) – Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Foster Youth College Success Initiative (FYCSI)

Purpose and intent

  • To publicly commemorate the 10th anniversary of New York State’s Foster Youth College Success Initiative (FYCSI).
  • The resolution acknowledges the program’s role in supporting foster youth who are or will be attending college and expresses appreciation for efforts to enhance educational opportunities for this population.
  • The commemorative event is noted to be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Corning Tower Observation Deck in Albany, NY.

What the bill says and key provisions

  • The bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring FYCSI, including:
    • A statement of appreciation for the program and its impact on foster youth pursuing higher education.
    • Acknowledgment that FYCSI provides targeted support and financial assistance to eligible foster youth to help them achieve academic success and cover college expenses.
    • Emphasis that funding through FYCSI is need-based and intended to cover a broad range of costs associated with attending college (tuition and fees, meals, housing, books and supplies, transportation, academic support, and personal expenses).
    • Recognition that FYCSI serves foster youth across the SUNY, CUNY, and independent higher education sectors in New York State, reflecting a statewide commitment to equitable access to higher education.
    • A statement on the state's responsibility to support foster youth and the broader commitment to equity and opportunity for young New Yorkers.
  • Procedural aspect: The measure is a resolution, establishing a commemorative acknowledgment rather than creating or altering program funding or policy provisions.
  • Action history indicates the bill was referred to the Senate Finance Committee on 2026-04-16, reflecting its status as a fiscal- and appropriation-relevant item in terms of consideration, but as a commemorative resolution, it does not enact new budgetary provisions.

Who is affected

  • Foster youth in New York State who are or will be attending college, including those enrolled in SUNY, CUNY, and independent colleges and universities.
  • FYCSI beneficiaries who receive need-based support to cover college-related expenses as part of their higher education journey.
  • Institutions of higher education (SUNY, CUNY, and private colleges) that participate in or coordinate with FYCSI by supporting eligible foster youth students.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Official action: Commemorative resolution recognizing the 10-year anniversary of FYCSI.
  • Event scheduled: April 28, 2026, at the Corning Tower Observation Deck in Albany, NY.
  • Legislative status: Referred to the Senate Finance Committee on April 16, 2026.
  • Type of measure: Non-binding, ceremonial resolution intended to publicly acknowledge and celebrate a program’s milestone rather than to modify law or initiate new funding.

Bottom-line impact

  • The bill does not alter program provisions, funding levels, or eligibility criteria.
  • It serves as official statewide recognition of FYCSI’s 10-year milestone and reinforces the Legislature’s ongoing commitment to supporting foster youth in higher education.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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