New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 786: Prohibits private colleges from collecting financial information from a student's non-custodial parent; requires that private colleges use student financial aid formulas that are arrived at independently

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

A 786 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits private colleges from collecting financial information from a student's non-custodial parent; requires that private colleges use student financial aid formulas that are arrived at independently. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic).