NY A03240

Allows qualified veterans who have not used their tuition awards to transfer all or a portion of the benefits to a spouse, child, or survivor who resides in New York State

Requires children receiving transferred benefits to be under 26 years of age and the veteran to have served at least 10 years in the armed forces, with exceptions for death, disability, medical discharge, hardship, or force reduction

Defines "survivor" as someone who was married to a veteran who died from military service, married within 15 years of discharge, married for at least one year, or had a child with and lived continuously with the veteran

Caps the number of tuition award transfers at 100 per year statewide

Takes effect July 1, 2026, with immediate authorization for agencies to develop necessary rules and regulations