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NY A01298
NY A01298Expands the veterans tuition awards program to include all persons who were honorably discharged and were residents of the state before and after serving in the armed forces of the United States; provides veterans an award equal to the in-state tuition paid at a state university for each semester the veteran is engaged in undergraduate, graduate or vocational study.
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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to expanding eligibility under the veterans tuition awards program
AI Summary
This bill expands the veterans tuition awards program in New York to provide more comprehensive educational support for veterans. Specifically, the bill redefines "veteran" to include individuals who: (1) are current residents of the state, (2) have served in the United States armed forces, (3) were state residents before entering military service, and (4) received an honorable discharge. The legislation allows these veterans to receive tuition awards for up to eight full-time semesters while enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or vocational training programs at degree-granting institutions. This change aims to broaden access to educational benefits for veterans who have served the country, ensuring that those who have been honorably discharged and maintained a connection to the state can receive financial support for their continued education. The bill represents an expansion of existing educational support programs for veterans, making higher education more accessible and affordable for those who have served in the military.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
Matt Slater (R)*,
Scott Bendett (R),
Keith Brown (R),
Lester Chang (R),
Steve Hawley (R),
Dave McDonough (R),
Angelo Morinello (R),
Robert Smullen (R),
Last Action
referred to higher education (on 01/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1298 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01298&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01298 |
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