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NY A07053

Bill

Status

Passed

11/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Education Law section 605-a regarding scholarships for academic excellence
  • Allows declined academic excellence scholarships to be awarded to the next most qualified student, rather than having benefits simply lapse
  • Applies only when a student declines the scholarship prior to the end of their high school program
  • Reallocation to alternate students must occur "to the extent practicable"
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides that a scholarship for academic excellence that is declined by a student prior to the end of their high school program shall be granted to the next most qualified student, if practicable.

Last Action

signed chap.526

11/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education5/29/2025
Rules5/27/2025
Ways and Means5/20/2025
Higher Education3/20/2025

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