ALBANY – Lawmakers in Albany will continue pass measures in the state today and tomorrow. As they continue to pass various resolutions, more details are coming out about the state spending plan that was agreed on by leaders in Albany earlier this week.
The 2012-2013 Executive Budget recommends $10.2 billion in All Funds for SUNY and projects a workforce of 42,206, consistent with 2011-2012 levels.
SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher said that the governor and legislature have made the prudent decision to prioritize the State University as a catalyst for New York’s revitalization, and she and her colleagues at SUNY appreciate the work Gov. Cuomo as well as our legislative partners in their steadfast commitment to higher education.
The budget also includes $30 million of capital funding for a new round of the governor’s NYSUNY 2020 challenge grants. When combined with an equal share from SUNY, the university’s 60 campuses, excluding the university’s centers, will compete for three $20 million challenge grants.
The budget also includes an additional $31.3 million in support for community colleges, raising base aid from $2,122 to $2,272 per full-time equivalent student.
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