States / New York / S 4551

S 4551 Amended

Relates to degree-granting programs offered by SUNY's office of higher education in prison

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Creates within SUNY an office of higher education in prison to coordinate access to higher education for individuals during and after incarceration; directs such office to create a plan by 1/1/2029 to establish a degree-granting program in every viable correctional facility in the state; directs such office to enroll at least 2,000 students in degree-granting programs as soon as practicable; makes related provisions.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 6, 2025
Last action
Jan 9, 2026 — RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
41 · Moderate