This research presents findings of the policymaking environment in the area of postsecondary education benefits for undocumented immigrants in New York. In addition to describing the response to ever-changing federal, state, and local actions, this investigation also identifies five political forces (power of the governor, pressure of advocacy…

The educational policymaking process at the State level was examined in New York. One central interest was the extent of perceptual congruence between educational interest group leaders and State legislators concerning influence strategies in the policymaking process. Results of the study indicate that there are important perceptual differences…