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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

Posted by Kenneth P. LaValle on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

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.

LaValle and Glick to Focus on Proprietary Schools Early in Next Legislative Session

Posted by Kenneth P. LaValle on Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

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.

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

Posted by Kenneth P. LaValle on Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Notice of Public Hearing: NYS Committee on Higher Education

Posted by Kenneth P. LaValle on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

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

Statement of Senator Ken LaValle: Higher Education Hearing on SAT Cheating

Posted by Kenneth P. LaValle on Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Good morning and welcome to SUNY Farmingdale for The New York State Senate Committee on Higher Education public hearing to investigate Truth-in-Testing: A Comprehensive Look at Standardized Testing Security Procedures.

Statement of Senator Ken LaValle: Higher Education Hearing on SAT Cheating

Posted by Kenneth P. LaValle on Thursday, October 27th, 2011

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

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

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 10:00 - 13:00

State University at Farmingdale

2350 Broadhollow Road, Roosevelt Hall, Little Theater

Farmingdale, NY 11747

Phone: Drew Biondo (631) 473-1461

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State University at Farmingdale

2350 Broadhollow Road, Roosevelt Hall, Little Theater

Farmingdale, NY 11747

United States

Phone: Drew Biondo (631) 473-1461

40° 45' 19.4508" N, 73° 25' 52.1616" W

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LaValle to Amend Law: Children of Police and Firefighters Who Die in The line of Duty to Get SUNY/CUNY Education for Free.

Posted by Kenneth P. LaValle on Thursday, January 5th, 2012

New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle said today that he will introduce a bill to amend the New York State Education Law to provide the children of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with an annual award equal to the State University of New York undergraduate tuition for New York State residents, including the cost of room and board. Senator LaValle’s bill will amend New York State Education Law that previously provided a $450 award in such cases.

“This show of financial support will in no way compensate for a family’s loss,” Senator LaValle said, “rather, it represents the appreciation, respect and support of a grateful citizenry.”

SAT CHEATING: New York State Senate Committee on Higher Education to Decide if Legislation to Stiffen SAT Security Should Include an Increase in Criminal Penalties for Those Found Guilty of Cheating.

For Immediate Release:

January 6, 2012

Media Advisory

New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle, Chairman of the New York State Senate Committee on Higher Education will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 12:30 PM in room 807 of the legislative Office Building, Albany, NY. Committee members will discuss the SAT cheating scandal, SAT security and a possible increase in criminal penalties for those found guilty of cheating on the standardized test.

From the meeting notice:

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Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 12:30

Albany Office (LOB) Albany , NY

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Albany Office (LOB) Albany , NY

United States

42° 39' 9.2844" N, 73° 45' 22.4352" W

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New York State Senate Committee on Higher Education to Decide if Legislation to Stiffen SAT Security Should Include an Increase in Criminal Penalties for Those Found Guilty of Cheating.

From the meeting notice:

“The Committee will meet to discuss the SAT cheating scandal with a focus on whether or not legislation to increase SAT security should include an increase in criminal penalties for those found guilty of cheating.”