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NY S09033
NY S09033Establishes a statewide program to provide free SUNY, CUNY, and community college tuition to active volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical services providers, and volunteer auxiliary police officers.
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Introduced
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
In Committee
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
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 free SUNY, CUNY and community college tuition to active volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical services providers, and volunteer auxiliary police officers
AI Summary
This bill establishes a statewide program to provide free tuition at SUNY, CUNY, and community colleges for active volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical services providers, and volunteer auxiliary police officers. The program requires students to maintain good standing in their volunteer roles and a minimum 2.5 GPA. If a student fails to meet the requirements, the full tuition amount would be converted to a student loan. The bill also requires students to apply for other financial aid programs, such as the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Excelsior Scholarship, before receiving the free tuition benefit.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Jeremy Cooney (D)*,
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Pam Helming (R),
Mario Mattera (R),
Peter Oberacker (R),
Steve Rhoads (R),
Rob Rolison (R),
Jim Tedisco (R),
Lea Webb (D),
Bill Weber (R),
Last Action
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION (on 04/10/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S9033 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09033&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09033 |
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