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NY S09531

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/15/2022

Primary Sponsor

Alexis Weik

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Gold Award and Eagle Scout achievement scholarship program for eligible New York state high school graduates.

  • Provides $500 annual awards to students enrolled in full-time undergraduate programs at New York state public post-secondary institutions, beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year or later.

  • Requires applicants to have achieved either a Gold Award from Girl Scouts of the United States of America or an Eagle Scout from Boy Scouts of America, with proof from a council located in New York state.

  • Awards may be used for up to four academic years of undergraduate study, or five years if the program normally requires five years.

  • Authorizes the president and corporation to promulgate rules and regulations necessary for implementation of the scholarship program.

Legislative Description

Relates to establishing the Gold Award and Eagle Scout achievement scholarship; authorizes a scholarship of $500 per year for high school graduates attending a New York state public post-secondary institution who have achieved a Gold Award from the Girl Scouts of the United States of America or an Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

8/15/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules8/15/2022

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