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NY S04027

NY S04027
Creates the New York state public sector employee loan forgiveness program for graduates of SUNY or CUNY schools employed in a state or local public sector position.


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Introduced
02/02/2023
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 creating the New York state public sector employee loan forgiveness program

AI Summary

This bill creates the New York State Public Sector Employee Loan Forgiveness Program, which provides student loan forgiveness awards to graduates of the State University of New York (SUNY) or the City University of New York (CUNY) who are employed full-time in state or local public sector positions. The program aims to attract workers to public sector jobs by offering up to $5,000 per year in loan forgiveness, for a maximum of 10 years or the remaining balance of the applicant's student loan debt, whichever is less. The program is administered by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, which is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary for its implementation.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION (on 01/03/2024)

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