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NY A00716
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marianne Buttenschon
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AI Summary
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Creates a full-tuition scholarship program for New York resident students enrolled in approved medical programs (M.D. or D.O.) at SUNY, CUNY, or other state-supported medical schools, beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year
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Requires resident scholarship recipients to live and work exclusively in New York state for a period equal to the duration of their award, starting within six months of their final payment, or have the scholarship converted to a student loan
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Establishes a separate tuition scholarship for non-resident medical students who live within 150 miles of any New York state border, covering two-thirds of non-resident tuition
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Limits awards to a maximum of four years of full-time study or the actual number of years required to complete the medical program
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Awards are subject to available appropriated funds and administered by the Higher Education Services Corporation
Legislative Description
Relates to tuition scholarship award programs for certain resident and non-resident medical students attending approved medical programs on a full-time basis.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026