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NY A09629
Bill
Status
3/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
Alicia Hyndman
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AI Summary
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Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, each school district in New York shall provide a laptop at no cost to every high school student in grades 9-12.
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Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, all SUNY and CUNY institutions shall provide laptops at no cost to every student who attends.
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Private colleges and universities in New York shall provide laptops at no cost to students who demonstrate financial need based on FAFSA documentation, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
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All SUNY, CUNY, and private college/university institutions shall implement a program providing free textbooks to every student through a voucher system, with textbooks required to be returned in serviceable condition at the end of each semester.
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All programs are contingent upon appropriated funding.
Legislative Description
Relates to providing access to laptops for high school and higher education students and textbooks for higher education students; provides access to laptops and textbooks without charge.
Last Action
referred to education
3/26/2024