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NY A04668
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Eachus
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AI Summary
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Expands eligibility for high school diploma awards from only World War II veterans to any veteran who served in active military or naval service and received an honorable discharge
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Allows veterans who were unable to complete secondary education for any reason to receive a diploma based on knowledge and experience gained during military service
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Repeals subdivisions 29-a and 29-b of section 305 of the education law, consolidating veteran diploma provisions
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Requires the Commissioner of Education to develop the program for awarding these diplomas
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Allows any veteran who has served this nation to be awarded a high school degree based on their knowledge and experience gained while in service.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026