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NY A07486

NY A07486
Expands eligibility for the New York state excelsior scholarship award to certain applicants enrolled on a part-time basis or in a BOCES or other approved vocational program; provides criteria for eligibility, and limits on amounts and durations for any such awards.


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Introduced
05/07/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Expands eligibility for the New York state excelsior scholarship award to certain applicants enrolled on a part-time basis or in a BOCES or other approved vocational program; provides criteria for eligibility, and limits on amounts and durations for any such awards.

AI Summary

This bill expands eligibility for the New York State Excelsior Scholarship award to include certain applicants enrolled on a part-time basis or in a BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) or other approved vocational program. It provides criteria for eligibility, including adjusted gross income limits, and limits on the amounts and durations of the awards. The bill also specifies that students who do not complete their degree or program will not be penalized for the scholarship received under the Excelsior Scholarship program.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

referred to higher education (on 01/08/2020)

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