NY A00946

Bill

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.

Introduced
01/11/2023

In Committee
01/03/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to eligibility for the New York state excelsior scholarship for certain part-time applicants

AI Summary

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

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (20)

Jonathan Jacobson (D)*, Pat Burke (D), Marianne Buttenschon (D), William Colton (D), Catalina Cruz (D), Chris Eachus (D), Harvey Epstein (D), Ed Flood (R), Alicia Hyndman (D), Ron Kim (D), Charles Lavine (D), Donna Lupardo (D), Karen McMahon (D), Karines Reyes (D), Nader Sayegh (D), Rebecca Seawright (D), Jo Anne Simon (D), Phara Souffrant Forrest (D), Al Taylor (D), Monica Wallace (D),

Last Action

referred to higher education (on 01/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Education

‐ Higher Education
‐ Vocational Education

Official Document

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A946

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A946	01/11/2023
BillText	https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00946&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00946	01/11/2023

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A00601	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.	referred to higher education	Reintroduced
S01287	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.	REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION	Same As

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Education

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