Bill > S01731

This bill renames an existing scholarship program to the "NYS Father Peter Young Memorial Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program" and formally establishes its purpose within New York state law. The scholarship will provide financial education assistance to students pursuing a bachelor's degree in addiction studies or seeking credentials from specific institutions: Alfred State College, Stony Brook University, or Empire State University. The Office of Addiction Services and Supports will administer the program using funds provided by the governor, and the program is intended to continue existing scholarship efforts. The commissioner of the office is authorized to work with the University of the State of New York to manage the program and can create necessary rules and regulations for its implementation. The bill will take effect 30 days after becoming law, with provisions allowing for immediate preparation of administrative rules to support the program's launch.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1731