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NY A01477

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Slater

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands qualified withdrawals from New York's family tuition savings accounts (529 plans) to include funding treatment for substance use disorder for the designated beneficiary

  • Covers detoxification and rehabilitation services as eligible expenses under the expanded withdrawal definition

  • Requires treatment to consist of at least fifteen hours and include classroom instruction in areas deemed suitable by the Commissioner of Education

  • Maintains existing 60-day notice requirement for withdrawals, or shorter periods as authorized under program rules

  • Amends Section 695-e of the Education Law and takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows withdrawals from family tuition accounts to pay for treatment of substance use disorder, including detoxification and rehabilitation for the designated beneficiary.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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