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NY A04468

NY A04468
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
02/16/2023
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 City University of New York (CUNY) who are employed full-time in a state or local public sector position. The program aims to attract workers to the public sector by granting awards of up to $5,000 per year, not to exceed the remaining balance of the applicant's student loan debt, for up to 10 years. The bill requires the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation to administer the program and promulgate rules and regulations for its implementation.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

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

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