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NY A04205
Bill
Status
1/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Reilly
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Tuition Exemption for Law Enforcement Officers Act" (TELE Act) providing full tuition and fee waivers for active-duty municipal police officers enrolled in degree programs at SUNY or CUNY institutions, including community colleges
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Requires participating officers to maintain a 3.0 GPA or face one semester of probation, with permanent program ineligibility if the GPA does not recover within that semester
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Mandates service commitments of 5 years for associate/workforce programs, 10 years for undergraduate degrees, or 5 years for graduate degrees, with prorated tuition repayment required if officers leave before completing their commitment
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Waives repayment obligations for officers injured in the line of duty or removed due to medical necessity, with employing agencies required to submit proof of injury or medical leave
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Directs SUNY and CUNY to establish a police officer tuition exemption account, with costs to be reimbursed from the state general fund; takes effect 180 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Directs the board of trustees of the state university of New York and the board of trustees of the city university of New York to develop and administer the tuition exemption for law enforcement program, which exempts police officers enrolled in full-time or part-time degree programs at the state university of New York or the city university of New York, including community colleges, from tuition and fees for the duration of their enrollment.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026