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NY A10085
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Kassay
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AI Summary
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Raises the Excelsior scholarship income eligibility cap from $125,000 to $150,000 in adjusted gross income starting in the 2026-2027 academic year and thereafter
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Maintains existing income thresholds for prior years: $100,000 (2017-18), $110,000 (2018-19), and $125,000 (2019-20 through 2025-26)
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Applies to students at New York State public institutions of higher education pursuing undergraduate degrees
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Income calculation includes combined adjusted gross income of the student and parents, or student and spouse if married
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Updates gendered language throughout the statute from "his or her" to "the student's"
Legislative Description
Increases the income cap for purposes of the Excelsior scholarship from $125,000 to $150,000 for academic years 2026-2027 and thereafter.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/30/2026