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NY S07348

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

11/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Valesky

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Education Law Section 6451 to expand allowable uses of funds under the Arthur O. Eve opportunity for higher education program contracts
  • Adds three new eligible expense categories: student travel for academic activities or conferences, expenses for graduate or professional school preparation, and hiring of enrolled students for work-study programs
  • Maintains existing allowable uses including testing, counseling, remedial courses, tutoring, supplemental financial assistance, and tuition reimbursement for regular academic courses
  • Takes effect July 1st following enactment into law

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

SIGNED CHAP.494

11/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/14/2016
Higher Education4/20/2016

Full Bill Text

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