Loading chat...
NY A01474
Bill
Status
1/17/2023
Primary Sponsor
Monica Wallace
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Establishes the "Veterans' Education Through SUNY Credits Act" to expand educational opportunities for military veterans in New York state universities.
-
Requires the State University of New York's board of trustees to adopt a policy mandating that SUNY and CUNY institutions award academic credit to veteran students for courses completed during military training or service that meet American Council on Education standards or equivalent.
-
Limits academic credit awards to those based on the university's admission standards and requires each institution to adopt implementing rules, regulations, and procedures.
-
Prohibits charging any fees, tuition, or other charges to veterans who qualify for military training course credits under this section.
-
Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to academic credit for veterans with regard to credit for SUNY and CUNY college credits for courses that were part of the student veterans' military training.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/3/2024