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A 2646

Provides for the trustees of the state university of New York to establish a college of engineering and applied sciences in the city of Yonkers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Burdick and 6 co-sponsors

Authorizes SUNY to establish a new College of Engineering and Applied Sciences in Yonkers, expanding local access to engineering education and regional workforce opportunities.

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 2646

Summary: A 2646 — SUNY Yonkers College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Overview

A 2646 would authorize the trustees of the State University of New York (SUNY) to establish a college of engineering and applied sciences in the city of Yonkers. The bill is currently in the early stage of the legislative process, having been referred to the Committee on Higher Education.

  • Introduced: January 21, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Higher Education
  • Primary Sponsor: Nader Sayegh
  • Cosponsors: MaryJane Shimsky, Alicia Hyndman, Dana Levenberg, Chris Burdick, Maritza Davila, John K. Mikulin
  • Related/Senate companion: S 5190 (companion)

Purpose and Intent

  • Create and authorize a new SUNY college focused on engineering and applied sciences, located in Yonkers.
  • Expand SUNY’s capacity to educate engineers and professionals in applied sciences, potentially supporting regional workforce development.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and available information)

  • Authorize the SUNY Board of Trustees to establish a college of engineering and applied sciences in the City of Yonkers.
  • Establishment would occur within the SUNY system, with the details of governance, curriculum, accreditation, funding, and administration to be determined under SUNY processes and state action if the bill proceeds.
  • The bill does not, in the information provided, specify program offerings, campus facilities, funding levels, tuition policies, or implementation timelines. These details would typically be fleshed out in subsequent implementing actions or SUNY/State legislative steps.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • SUNY system and its governance structure (Board of Trustees) would undertake the establishment and ongoing oversight of the new college.
  • Yonkers and the surrounding region would be the primary local beneficiary, potentially benefiting from expanded access to engineering and applied sciences education, workforce development opportunities, and possible economic activity linked to a new college campus.
  • Prospective students seeking engineering and applied sciences programs in Westchester County and nearby areas.
  • Local employers and industry partners could gain access to a broader pipeline of trained graduates.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Referred to the Higher Education committee, indicating the bill will undergo committee review, hearings, and potential amendments before any floor consideration.
  • No specific implementation timeline or effective date is provided in the available information.

Related Legislation

  • Related/companion bill: S 5190 (Senate)
  • Prior-session related bills (indicative of ongoing interest in establishing a Yonkers engineering college): A 1943, A 6808, A 10284, A 2436, A 5361, A 9561, A 2280, A 6209, A 3291, A 87
  • The existence of multiple related bills suggests continued legislative exploration of creating a SUNY Yonkers college across sessions.

Notes

  • If enacted, further details such as capital funding, program offerings, admissions policies, and integration with SUNY’s existing colleges would be addressed in later legislative actions and SUNY planning processes.

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

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