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NY S02695

NY S02695
Provides free tuition expenses for SUNY or CUNY to surviving dependent family members of NYS military personnel who have died while performing official military duties.


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Introduced
01/22/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to providing scholarships for surviving dependent family members of New York state military personnel who have died while performing official military duties

AI Summary

This bill amends the education law to provide scholarships for surviving dependent family members of New York State military personnel who have died while performing their official military duties. The scholarships can be used to cover tuition expenses at the State University of New York (SUNY) or the City University of New York (CUNY) schools. The bill expands the eligibility criteria for the existing "Military Enhanced Recognition, Incentive and Tribute (MERIT)" scholarship program to include dependents of military personnel who died or were severely disabled in the performance of their official duties, rather than just in combat zones or during training for combat operations.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (on 01/05/2022)

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