S1863

The New York State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Brouk to increase awareness of college resources available to foster youth and former child welfare system participants. The bill, S1863, passed on a roll call vote of 61-0. Sen. Brouk explained that while 63 percent of foster youth express a desire to attend college, many are unaware of the resources available to support them, and only 3-11 percent of those who enroll actually graduate. The legislation requires SUNY and CUNY to conspicuously display information about available resources for former foster youth and child welfare system participants, as well as ensure administrators are informed. Brouk noted the bill had previously passed the chamber and expressed optimism about its passage today.

The New York State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Brouk to amend the Education Law on a roll call vote of 62-0. The bill, Senate Print 1863 (Calendar Number 1455), proceeded to a vote without floor debate. The measure takes effect 90 days after becoming law.