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NY A00508

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Khaleel Anderson

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) eligibility for undergraduate students from 4 academic years to 6 academic years in the aggregate

  • Increases TAP eligibility for programs normally requiring 5 years (including remedial study programs) from 5 academic years to 7 academic years

  • Expands eligibility for students in approved 2-year programs from 3 academic years to 4 academic years

  • Students transferring due to permanent college closure remain eligible for up to 2 additional semesters when credits are non-transferable

  • Takes effect July 1 following enactment

Legislative Description

Increases the maximum time limits for tuition assistance program awards; increases the maximum number of academic years of study to six.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/8/2025

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