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NY A05704

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michaelle Solages

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the New York State Child Care Provider Loan Forgiveness Program to increase the number of child care providers working in the state

  • Applicants must have graduated from an accredited two or four-year college or university located in New York, have outstanding student loan debt, and be employed full-time as a child care provider in the state

  • Awards provide up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of four years, with a total cap of $40,000 per recipient

  • Awards are granted on a competitive basis and cannot exceed the applicant's total student loan debt

  • The Higher Education Services Corporation is authorized to promulgate rules and emergency regulations to implement the program

Legislative Description

Establishes a loan forgiveness program for child care providers that have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from a two or four year college or university in the state.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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