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NY A04679
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Eachus
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AI Summary
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Grants volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians enrolled full-time as undergraduate students at SUNY or CUNY institutions up to 3 academic credits per year and 6 credits total toward their degree
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Students must be in good standing and apply for the credits to qualify
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No fees, tuition, or other charges may be assessed for credits earned under this program
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Requires the boards of trustees of both SUNY and CUNY to adopt policies implementing these provisions
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Takes effect on July 1st following enactment
Legislative Description
Grants volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians academic credit at state operated institutions of the state university of New York and the senior colleges of the city university of New York to the extent of three academic credits per year, and 6 credits in the aggregate; provides that no fee, tuition or other charge shall be assessed against a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician who qualifies for such credit; directs the board of trustees of the state university and the city university of New York to adopt necessary procedures.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026