SUNY schools to remove felony conviction checkbox from student applications

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thousands of students apply to schools like the University at Buffalo every year. But school officials say those with a criminal background are facing a wall before they even walk through the door.
“They do want a second chance and they want a fresh start and they’re concerned whether it’s an employment application or the SUNY application it’s going to keep them from being able to get in,” said Sharon Nolan-Weiss, University at Buffalo O