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NY S08237
Bill
Status
6/17/2010
Primary Sponsor
Pedro Espada
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AI Summary
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Allows undocumented students to receive reduced tuition and fees through state-aided programs and scholarships at SUNY, CUNY, and community colleges if they meet eligibility requirements
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Requires undocumented students to have attended an approved New York high school for two or more years and graduated, or obtained a New York State GED, and applied for college attendance within five years of graduation
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Alternatively permits undocumented students already enrolled in SUNY institutions during the 2010-2011 academic year and authorized to pay resident tuition rates to access financial assistance
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Requires undocumented students to file an affidavit stating they have filed or will file an application to legalize their immigration status as soon as eligible
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Takes effect July 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Authorizes the trustees of the state university of New York, the city university of New York and community colleges to provide state-aided programs, scholarships or other financial assistance to students who are without lawful immigration status or who are undocumented persons if such student attended an approved NY high school for two or more years, attended an approved NY state program for general equivalency diploma exam preparation, or was enrolled in an institution or educational unit of the state university during the 2010-2011 academic year.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
6/17/2010