Prohibits funding for SUNY, CUNY or community colleges which, directly or indirectly, permit terrorist organizations on campus; provides that the state university trustees adopt rules and regulations that any student group or student organization that receives funding from the state university of New York that directly or indirectly promotes, encourages, advocates, or permits any terrorist advocacy or activities on campuses, shall be ineligible for funding, including funding from student activity fee proceeds.
Summary
Bill S00722 seeks to amend the education law in New York by prohibiting funding to any state university, city university, or community college that allows organizations designated as terrorist organizations under federal law to operate on their campuses. The bill mandates that state university trustees ensure that no financial aid is granted to institutions that permit such organizations, and it establishes that student groups receiving state funding must not promote or advocate for terrorist activities.
Impact
If enacted, this bill would significantly alter the funding landscape for public higher education institutions in New York. It would create a direct link between the eligibility for state funding and the presence of organizations deemed terrorist under federal law, potentially leading to increased scrutiny of student organizations and their activities. This could result in reduced funding for institutions that may inadvertently allow such organizations to operate, thereby impacting their operations and student services.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill S00722 appears to be mixed. Supporters argue that it is a necessary measure to ensure that taxpayer money does not support organizations that promote violence or terrorism. However, opponents express concerns about the implications for free speech and the potential for overreach in defining what constitutes terrorist advocacy, fearing it could lead to the suppression of legitimate student organizations and activities.
Contention
Key points of contention include the definition of 'terrorist organizations' and the potential for misinterpretation or misuse of the law to target specific groups. Critics, including some civil liberties advocates, argue that the bill could infringe on free speech rights and disproportionately affect certain student organizations. Proponents, on the other hand, emphasize the importance of national security and the need to prevent funding from supporting any form of terrorism.
Prohibits state funding of any degree-granting institution of higher education if such institution permits terrorist organizations or activities in support of such organizations on campus; prohibits any student group or organization of receiving funding from the degree-granting institution if such group or organization directly or indirectly promotes, encourages, advocates, or engages in any terrorist advocacy or activities on campus.
Prohibits state funding of any degree-granting institution of higher education if such institution permits terrorist organizations or activities in support of such organizations on campus; prohibits any student group or organization of receiving funding from the degree-granting institution if such group or organization directly or indirectly promotes, encourages, advocates, or engages in any terrorist advocacy or activities on campus.
Prohibits state funding of any college if instructional staff promotes, encourages, advocates or engages in activities on campus in support of a terrorist organization as defined in federal statute.
Prohibits certain student organizations which participate in discrimination or intolerance from receiving funding from SUNY, CUNY or community colleges.
Prohibits certain student organizations which participate in discrimination or intolerance from receiving funding from SUNY, CUNY or community colleges.
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.
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from providing funding to a student organization that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.