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NY S08517
NY S08517Relates to providing access to laptops for high school and higher education students and textbooks for higher education students; provides access to laptops and textbooks without charge.
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Introduced
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
In Committee
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to providing access to laptops for high school and higher education students and textbooks for higher education students
AI Summary
This bill amends the education law to provide access to laptops for high school and higher education students, as well as free textbooks for higher education students. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, all public high schools, SUNY and CUNY institutions, and private colleges and universities in New York must implement programs to provide laptops at no charge to their students. The bill also requires these higher education institutions to provide free textbooks to their students, with a voucher system and a requirement to return the textbooks in serviceable condition at the end of each semester.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO EDUCATION (on 02/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S8517 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08517&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08517 |
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