New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A07927

Introduced
4/15/25  
Refer
4/15/25  

Caption

Requires the state university of New York and the city university of New York to examine and conduct a study on the availability of campus services, programs and resources for veteran students.

Impact

The impact of this bill if passed would be significant as it seeks to create a structured approach to evaluating the necessary resources for veterans. By identifying existing academic, financial, and personal counseling services available, the law intends to ensure that veteran students receive adequate support tailored to their unique needs. Furthermore, it establishes a framework for accountability by requiring a report on findings and recommendations to be submitted to state governance after the study is completed.

Summary

Bill A07927 mandates the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) to conduct a comprehensive examination and study regarding the availability of services, programs, and resources tailored for veteran students. This bill is introduced to assess the current landscape of support available to veterans attending these institutions, aiming to enhance their educational experience and transition process from military to academic life.

Contention

While there may be general support for improving resources for veteran students, potential points of contention could arise regarding the implementation and funding of these initiatives. There might be concerns over whether existing resources can be expanded efficiently or if new allocations will be necessary, which could lead to budgetary debates within the state government. Additionally, the adequacy of existing campus services and whether they are sufficient to meet the needs of the influx of veterans could be contentious topics during the study process.

Companion Bills

NY S03767

Same As Requires the state university of New York and the city university of New York to examine and conduct a study on the availability of campus services, programs and resources for veteran students.

Previously Filed As

NY S03767

Requires the state university of New York and the city university of New York to examine and conduct a study on the availability of campus services, programs and resources for veteran students.

NY S08696

Requires the state university of New York to install solar canopies on its campuses.

NY A09624

Requires the state university of New York to install solar canopies on its campuses.

NY A08033

Requires the city university of New York and state university of New York have education programs for prospective teachers, administrators, and counselors for teaching immigrant-origin students that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion, and is multilingual.

NY A06001

Requires that the state university of New York's board of trustees and the city university of New York's board of trustees shall each adopt a policy requiring all state university of New York, city university of New York, college, and community college campuses that offer membership programs to the general public for the use of fitness and aquatic facilities, to permit disabled veterans to obtain a membership for the use of fitness and aquatic facilities upon the same terms and conditions as apply to the general public, but without payment of any fees or other charges, or at a discounted rate; defines "disabled veteran".

NY S07784

Requires that the state university of New York's board of trustees and the city university of New York's board of trustees shall each adopt a policy requiring all state university of New York, city university of New York, college, and community college campuses that offer membership programs to the general public for the use of fitness and aquatic facilities, to permit disabled veterans to obtain a membership for the use of fitness and aquatic facilities upon the same terms and conditions as apply to the general public, but without payment of any fees or other charges, or at a discounted rate; defines "disabled veteran".

NY A09175

Requires each institution within the state university of New York and the city university of New York offering in-person student instruction to have at least one vending machine making emergency contraception available for purchase.

NY S08165

Requires at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and CUNY campuses and for state colleges and universities to update such ratio every five years.

NY S09744

Requires the governor as part of the executive budget submission to submit a five-year capital plan for state university of New York state-operated campuses and city university of New York senior colleges and establish system-wide goals and objectives for capital funding and provide for an annual estimate of the amount of capital funding needed to maintain or make progress in reducing the current facility condition index for each system.

NY S06850

Establishes a state university of New York career pilot program to encourage individuals in college to enter the financial planning industry; utilizes campus resources to encourage a well-rounded program and diverse student involvement.

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