Phases out certain mandatory university fees for graduate students

Provides that beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, certain graduate students shall be required to pay 25% of all current and future mandatory university fees; provides that in the 2027-2028 academic year and thereafter, no mandatory university fees shall be charged, with the exclusion of the graduate student association student activity fee.

VETO MESSAGE - No. 139 TO THE SENATE: I am returning herewith, without my approval, the following bill: Senate Bill Number 3458, entitled: "AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to phasing out certain mandatory university fees for graduate students" NOT APPROVED This bill would phase out most mandatory fees charged to graduate student workers at SUNY and CUNY. While I support the goal of this bill, due to the significant revenue impact this bill would have on either the State's public university system or State's financial plan, it would be most appropriately addressed in the context of budget negotiations. Therefore, I am constrained to veto this bill. The bill is disapproved. (signed) KATHY HOCHUL __________...