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Public Hearing: Truth in Testing: A comprehensive look at standardized testing security procedures

Senate Standing Committee on Higher EducationChair: Senator Kenneth P. LaVallePublic Hearing: Truth in Testing: A comprehensive look at standardized testing security proceduresPlace: State University at Farmingdale, Roosevelt Hall, Little Theater, 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, New YorkTime: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.Contact: Nicole Stewart (518) 455-3121Media Contact: Drew Biondo (631) 473-1461ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Meeting Schedule: October 25, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Notice of Public Hearing: NYS Committee on Higher Education

Subject: Truth in Testing: A Comprehensive Look at Standardized Testing Security Procedures

Date: October 25, 2011 - 10 am - 1 pm

Place: Roosevelt Hall, Little Theater SUNY Farmingdale 2350 Broadhollow Rd. Farmingdale, NY 11735

Date Posted:

October 12, 2011
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Statement of New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle, Chair of the NY State Senate’s Higher Education Re: SAT Cheating Ring

Date Posted:

September 27, 2011
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LaValle and Glick to Focus on Proprietary Schools Early in Next Legislative Session

Chair of the New York State Senate’s Higher Education Committee, New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle and Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick, Chair of the State Assembly’s Higher Education Committee said today that the oversight and enforcement of regulations on proprietary colleges operating in New York State will be a priority for the coming legislative session. LaValle and Glick have pending legislation -- S4268A -- to amend the education law in relation to private proprietary schools.

Proprietary colleges are for-profit colleges and universities. They are operated by their owners or investors, rather than a not-for-profit institution, religious organization, or government.

Date Posted:

September 21, 2011
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SUNY2020 Maintains Affordability of SUNY System, Authorizes Millions in Capital Funding That Will Create Jobs and Grow Economy, Re-Establishes SUNY & CUNY as Economic Engines

New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle (R, C, I – Port Jefferson), Chairman of the New York State Senate’s Higher Education Committee lauded New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo for his leadership in recognizing that SUNY is an intricate part of New York State’s economic development strategy as landmark SUNY2020 legislation was signed into law today.

Senator LaValle said that New York State Senator and Majority Leader Dean Skelos made SUNY and the state’s students a top priority and he should be commended for partnering with the Governor and “ensuring we had a positive result.” Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver also played a pivotal role, LaValle said, in shaping the important new law.

Date Posted:

August 9, 2011
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