Bill > A07390

This bill amends New York's education law to expand college admission and financial aid eligibility for students who have graduated from certain online high school programs. Specifically, the bill allows students to be eligible for admission and financial aid if they have received a high school diploma from an online high school program that meets three key criteria: (1) the program is located within the United States, (2) the program has over 10,000 students nationally completing it each year, and (3) the program is accredited according to the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook. The bill requires community colleges and state university boards of trustees to adopt admission policies that are consistent with these new provisions, ensuring that students from qualifying online high school programs have the same opportunities for higher education as students from traditional high schools. The Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook, referenced in the bill, provides guidelines for monitoring the quality of high school diploma programs, which helps ensure that these online programs meet certain educational standards. The bill will take effect 90 days after it becomes law, with immediate authorization for developing necessary implementation rules and regulations.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7390