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NY A08295

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/13/2009

Primary Sponsor

Greg Ball

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Origin

Assembly

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes an Office of University Coordinator for Veterans' Services within the State University of New York's central administration, appointed by State University trustees.

  • Requires the coordinator to be an honorably discharged veteran and develop plans to assist veterans transitioning to classroom study after military service.

  • Authorizes the coordinator to appoint Veterans' Affairs Directors at each State University institution.

  • Requires the Division of Veterans' Affairs to assist both State University of New York and City University of New York in coordinating comprehensive services for veterans, including financial aid application assistance and counseling resources.

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with implementing regulations required by the effective date.

Legislative Description

Establishes a university coordinator for veterans' services and requires coordination by the office of veteran's affairs and the state university regarding services to veterans.

Last Action

reported referred to ways and means

3/23/2010

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/23/2010
Veterans' Affairs1/6/2010
Ways and Means5/26/2009
Veterans' Affairs5/13/2009

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