BILL NUMBER: S9612
SPONSOR: HINCHEY
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the education law, in relation to certificate of resi-
dence policies for community colleges
 
PURPOSE:
To direct the State University of New York Board of Trustees to promul-
gate rules and regulations regarding late fees and exceptions to the
submission deadline for certificate of residence forms for community
college.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section one would direct the State University of New York (SUNY)Board of
Trustees to promulgate rules and regulations regarding late fees and
exceptions to the deadline for certificate of residence form submission
for community college. Section one would also direct the SUNY Board of
Trustees to establish a reconciliation process for forms submitted after
the list of non-resident students was sent to the county.
Section two would establish the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Currently, students need to submit their certificate of residence from
their county within thirty days of classes starting to be eligible for
in-state community college tuition rates. The deadline is strictly
upheld with limited exceptions, such as those for military personnel. If
a student misses the submission deadline, they are charged the out-of-
state tuition rate. This bill would authorize the SUNY Board of Trustees
to update the process to allow for certain exceptions and implement late
fees. This adjustment will provide for necessary flexibility and account
for hardships and extenuating circumstances affecting students.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None to the State.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act would take effect immediately.