Statement From Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Regarding Affordable Higher Education

“Senate Democrats have led the fight to make a quality higher education affordable to all New York students, and our Higher Education Ranking Member Senator Toby Stavisky has carried a bill to accomplish just this goal. This is perfect example of why the Democrats that comprise a majority of the Senate should unite. It is clear that initiatives like this would pass in a Democratic Majority.”

BACKGROUND:

• Senator Toby Ann Stavisky Bill to Provide Free Tuition for New York State Residents to SUNY, CUNY and Community Colleges: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2015/S4760/amendment/B
• Senate Democratic Report on College Affordability: https://www.scribd.com/document/311741193/White-Paper-College-in-NYS-Affordability-and-Success
• Additional Senate Democratic Bills on College Affordability and Success: https://www.scribd.com/document/311993105/White-Paper-Legislation-Appendix-College-Success