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NY A09039

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2016

Primary Sponsor

William Magnarelli

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands permitted uses of funds under the Arthur O. Eve opportunity for higher education program to include student travel for academic activities or conferences
  • Authorizes spending on expenses related to helping students apply for and prepare for graduate or professional school
  • Allows funds to be used for hiring enrolled students participating in an Arthur O. Eve work-study program
  • Maintains existing permitted uses including remedial courses, tutoring, counseling, and partial tuition reimbursement
  • Takes effect July 1st following enactment

Legislative Description

Allows colleges and universities participating in the higher education opportunity program to spend program funds on certain expenses beneficial to students: student travel for academic activities or conferences; expenses related to helping students apply for and prepare for graduate or professional school; the hiring of students participating in an Arthur O. Eve opportunity for higher education work-study program.

Last Action

substituted by s7348a

6/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/7/2016
Ways and Means6/2/2016
Higher Education1/19/2016

Full Bill Text

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