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A 6173

Establishes a committee to study the feasibility of funding a kindergarten to college/career ready program and a universal college savings account

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe DeStefano and 15 co-sponsors

Creates a committee to study whether funding a K-12-to-college readiness program and universal college savings accounts is feasible, and to report findings to the Legislature.

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 6173

Summary of A.6173 (2025)

Overview

A.6173 is a New York bill introduced on February 26, 2025, that would establish a committee to study the feasibility of funding two educational initiatives: (1) a kindergarten through college/career readiness program and (2) a universal college savings account. The bill has been referred to the Higher Education committee.

Primary sponsor: Michaelle C. Solages (with a broad list of cosponsors). Companions exist in related bills and Senate counterparts (e.g., S.6676).

Purpose and intent

  • Create a formal, standalone committee charged with evaluating whether it is feasible to fund:
    • A K-12 to college/career readiness program
    • A universal college savings account
  • The aim is to determine options, costs, funding sources, governance, and potential impacts before any broader legislative action.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and status)

  • Establishment of a committee dedicated to studying feasibility of funding:
    • For a K-12 to college/career readiness program
    • For universal college savings accounts
  • The committee would identify:
    • Necessary funding mechanisms and sources
    • Administrative structure and implementation considerations
    • Potential fiscal impacts and budgetary effects
    • Any legal or regulatory changes required
    • Prospective benefits and potential risks or drawbacks
  • The bill would require the committee to produce a report with findings and recommendations for the Legislature (timelines and reporting details would be specified in the final text).

Affected parties

  • Students and families across the K-12 to higher education spectrum
  • Higher education institutions and K-12 systems
  • State education agencies and relevant departments
  • General public, through transparency of the study and any resulting policy discussions

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Referred to Higher Education (as of the provided information)
  • Introduction date: February 26, 2025
  • Legislative actions show the bill has been consistently referred to the Higher Education committee
  • Specific deadlines for committee actions or reporting would be set in the bill’s text

Related and companion measures

  • Related bills in prior sessions: A 1647, A 9875, A 3449, A 2360, A 3440, A 9370
  • Companion: S 6676 (listed as a related companion)
  • These related measures suggest ongoing interest in college savings and readiness initiatives in prior years

Notes and considerations

  • The bill does not itself create funding or authorize expenditures; it establishes a study mechanism to assess feasibility and potential policy directions.
  • The final text (not provided here) would specify committee composition, duties, reporting deadlines, and any preliminary funding provisions for the study itself.

If you’d like, I can incorporate the exact committee structure or reporting timeline from the bill’s full text once available, or compare this bill to its related measures for a deeper analysis.

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

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