Bill > A07739

This bill, known as the "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act," mandates that the City University of New York (CUNY) and the State University of New York (SUNY) systems grant academic credit to enrolled veterans for their military learning, training, coursework, and occupational experience, with "veteran" defined by existing state law. This credit can apply to various degree requirements, not just electives, and institutions must establish clear, standardized frameworks for evaluating this military learning against their academic standards, utilizing recognized evaluation standards like those from the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide and the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL). These frameworks must include transparent submission processes, faculty review procedures, written determinations for credit awards or denials, annual reports, and training for faculty evaluators, with no fees charged to veterans for this credit, and the respective university boards are required to implement these provisions.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7739