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NY A04509
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Josh Jensen
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "resident" for tuition purposes at community colleges and state-aided four-year colleges to include active duty military and veterans
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Covers individuals who served in the U.S. Navy, Marines, Army, or Air Force during wartime and were released by any means other than dishonorable discharge
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Includes service members furloughed to the reserve who are attending college under the federal Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008
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Grants these veterans and service members resident tuition rates regardless of how long they have lived in New York State
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Includes active duty military and certain veterans going to college under the new GI bill in the definition of resident as it relates to community colleges and state-aided four-year colleges.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026