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NY S02387
NY S02387Permits persons 65 years of age or over to enroll in a limited number of state university and city university courses for credit without tuition.
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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to authorizing persons over age sixty-five to enroll in a limited number of SUNY or CUNY credit hours without tuition
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York State education law to expand educational opportunities for seniors by allowing residents who are 65 years of age or older to enroll in up to nine credit hours per semester at state universities (SUNY) and city universities (CUNY) without paying tuition. Previously, the law allowed seniors aged 60 and over to audit courses without tuition on a space-available basis, but this new legislation specifically enables seniors 65 and older to take courses for actual academic credit. The change applies to both the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) systems, and requires that the students be residents of New York State. The bill aims to provide educational access and lifelong learning opportunities for older residents by removing financial barriers to taking college courses. The legislation will take effect on the first of April following its passage into law.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN (on 05/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2387 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S02387&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S02387 |
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