Bill > A08520

This bill amends the Education Law to expand the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards for students experiencing homelessness. Specifically, it adds "are homeless" to the list of criteria for students who can qualify for TAP awards without having to provide parental income information. It also requires the Commissioner of Education to establish a uniform verification method for determining a student's homeless status, which must align with the verification process used for federal student financial aid programs. The bill will take effect on July 1st of the year following its enactment, and the necessary rules and regulations can be established before the effective date.