Bill > A07051

This bill seeks to enhance and expand the New York State Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program by broadening its scope and adding new provisions. The legislation aims to encourage student participation in STEM fields by updating the existing scholarship program to include computer science and design skills within the eligible areas of study. The bill modifies the existing program to allow undergraduate students who graduate in the top 10% of their high school class to receive tuition coverage at New York state public and private institutions, provided they commit to studying and later working in STEM-related fields. Key changes include expanding the definition of eligible STEM disciplines to encompass computer science and design skills, adjusting language to be more gender-neutral, and maintaining requirements that recipients either work in a STEM field within New York state for five years or repay the scholarship as a student loan. The legislature's intent is to promote STEM education, enable students to compete internationally, and create stronger connections between educational institutions and industry, ultimately supporting New York's economic competitiveness in technology-driven fields.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7051