New York bill A02007 directs the Department of State to provide technical assistance to municipalities with closed colleges or universities.

New York bill A02007 amends the executive law to direct the Department of State to provide technical assistance to any municipality that has had a college or university close within its borders. This assistance, provided upon request, will cover topics such as workforce transition and development, attracting new employers and economic opportunities, developing plans for the land and buildings formerly occupied by the college or university, and recommendations and planning assistance for dealing with creditors and other entities having a financial interest in the college or university's.

New York bill A02007 directs the Department of State to provide technical assistance to municipalities with closed colleges or universities.

New York bill A02007 amends the executive law to direct the Department of State to provide technical assistance to any municipality that has had a college or university close within its borders. This assistance, provided upon request, will cover topics such as workforce transition and development, attracting new employers and economic opportunities, developing plans for the land and buildings formerly occupied by the college or university, and recommendations and planning assistance for dealing with creditors and other entities having a financial interest in the college or university's.