Bill > S07829

This bill establishes a higher education differential for state employees who are designated as managerial or confidential and hold specific academic credentials. Eligible employees can receive a one-time lump sum payment of up to $600 for two consecutive state fiscal years (2024-2025 and 2025-2026). The differential applies to employees with an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from a college or university, or a professional license from the New York State Education Department. These payments are not added to base salary, are not pensionable, and do not count toward future salary increases. Employees working less than full-time will receive a prorated amount based on hours worked. To receive the payment, employees must provide proof of their qualifying degree or license to their agency's human resources office by a specified deadline. The bill ensures that only individuals who have actually been awarded the degree or license can qualify, and each agency's HR office will notify eligible employees about the documentation requirements.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7829