New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5542: Includes underrepresented ethnic groups in the admission criteria for the science and technology entry program and collegiate science and technology entry program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5542 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Includes underrepresented ethnic groups in the admission criteria for the science and technology entry program and collegiate science and technology entry program. Primary sponsor: Alicia Hyndman (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Updates the admission criteria for the science and technology entry program and collegiate science and technology entry program to consider whether a student is a member of an ethnic group that is underrepresented in the eligible profession they are pursuing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Hyndman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Emérita Torres | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- PRINT NUMBER 5542A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION