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NY A04956
Bill
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lester Chang
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AI Summary
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Increases total vacancy positions reserved for nominated applicants at SUNY Maritime College from 284 to 437
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Doubles Assembly member nominations from one to two positions each (excluding the Speaker)
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Senate members retain two nominations each; Governor, Senate Majority Leader, and Assembly Speaker each retain five nominations
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Nominated students who are accepted and participate in the regimental program receive a scholarship covering state tuition (after grant aid deductions) for four consecutive years
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Eligibility requires New York state residency for at least one year prior to nomination and high school graduation or equivalent
Legislative Description
Relates to the SUNY Maritime admissions program increasing the number of positions reserved for nomination by the governor and members of the legislature and scholarship under the SUNY Maritime admissions program.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026