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NY A03670

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

D. Billy Jones

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires SUNY and CUNY institutions to grant academic credit to veteran undergraduate students for military training courses that meet American Council on Education standards

  • Defines "veteran" as a New York resident honorably discharged from active U.S. military or naval service, or furloughed to reserve, or returned to NY National Guard or Naval Militia

  • Credits must be granted without limitation toward the veteran's degree upon application by full-time students in good standing

  • Prohibits charging any fee, tuition, or other cost to veterans for credits awarded under this provision

  • Takes effect July 1st following enactment, with SUNY and CUNY boards of trustees required to establish implementation procedures

Legislative Description

Allows the granting of academic credit at state or city operated institutions to veterans.

Last Action

enacting clause stricken

9/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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