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NY A09629
NY A09629Relates 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
03/26/2024
03/26/2024
In Committee
03/26/2024
03/26/2024
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 laptops without charge to high school students in grades 9-12 and to students attending the State University of New York (SUNY), City University of New York (CUNY), and private colleges and universities in New York starting in the 2025-2026 school year. It also requires these higher education institutions to provide free college textbooks to their students starting in the 2025-2026 school year, with students required to return the textbooks in serviceable condition at the end of each semester.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to education (on 03/26/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A9629 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09629&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09629 |
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