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NY A07053
Bill
Status
Passed
11/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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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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