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NY S09866

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes eligibility requirement to exclude active members who already possess a master's degree or higher (previously excluded those with a baccalaureate degree or higher)
  • Expands the benefit discontinuation trigger to include attainment of any post-secondary degree or diploma, not just a baccalaureate degree
  • Maintains existing provisions allowing suspension of tuition benefits for failure to maintain good military standing, academic progress, or academic standing required for other financial aid
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment
  • Named the "Technical Sergeant Joseph G. Lemm tuition benefit act"

Legislative Description

Enacts the "Technical Sergeant Joseph G. Lemm tuition benefit act" to allow members of the New York state organized militia to receive tuition benefits for certain post-secondary degree programs.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

6/12/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules6/12/2024

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