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NY A00306
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jenifer Rajkumar
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AI Summary
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Requires SUNY and CUNY institutions to grant academic credit to veteran students for military training courses that meet institutional standards, with no limit on the number of credits awarded
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Defines eligible veterans as those who served in the U.S. armed forces, reserves, or National Guard and received honorable or general discharge, or received a discharge other than bad conduct/dishonorable with a qualifying condition or as a discharged LGBT veteran
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Prohibits charging any fees, tuition, or other costs to veterans for credits earned through this provision
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Applies only to full-time undergraduate students in good standing who submit an application for military credit
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Directs the SUNY and CUNY boards of trustees to establish procedures for implementation, effective July 1 following enactment
Legislative Description
Allows the granting of academic credit at state or city operated institutions to veterans.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026