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NY A07937
Bill
Status
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Novakhov
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AI Summary
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Creates a financial aid program for New York college students who work as certified lifeguards at public pools or beaches for at least 5 months per year
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Provides monthly financial aid equal to 25% of the state's average student loan payment for pool lifeguards, or 50% for beach lifeguards, for up to 5 months annually
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Awards a one-time debt relief check equal to 6 months of average student loan payments to graduates who maintain active lifeguard certification for 4 years after graduation
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Establishes a joint program between the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Higher Education Services Corporation, funded through Department of Education appropriations
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, applying to eligible applicants beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year
Legislative Description
Enacts the "Lifeguard incentive and debt assistance (LIDA) act", which provides financial aid assistance to eligible students working as lifeguards during such students' academic career at a college or university in the state of New York; provides a one-time debt relief check to post-graduate students who maintain an active lifeguard certification for four years.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026