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NY A04679

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Eachus

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Students must be in good standing and apply for the credits to qualify

  • No fees, tuition, or other charges may be assessed for credits earned under this program

  • Requires the boards of trustees of both SUNY and CUNY to adopt policies implementing these provisions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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