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NY A10031
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Cashman
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AI Summary
- Establishes a volunteer firefighter scholarship program for active volunteer firefighters who respond to at least 25% of emergency calls annually for eight years
- Awards student loan repayment up to four times the current SUNY tuition rate, covering loans from New York state colleges, universities, trade schools, or vocational programs
- Pays interest on recipients' student loans during the eight-year service period, with remaining principal and interest paid upon program completion
- Requires recipients to reside exclusively in New York state and not work in another state for eight years, with annual verification of emergency call participation from fire department leadership
- Creates the Volunteer Firefighter Scholarship Fund with an initial appropriation of $1,000,000, funded through contributions, donations, and legislative appropriations
Legislative Description
Creates a volunteer firefighter scholarship program and a volunteer firefighter scholarship fund; rewards volunteer firefighters who respond to twenty-five percent of emergency calls for eight years with a student loan award equal to four times the SUNY tuition rate; makes an appropriation therefor.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education1/30/2026
Full Bill Text
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