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NY A10089

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Clark

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Modifies eligibility for the New York Opportunity Promise Scholarship by adding a 240-month (20-year) lookback period for prior degree holders
  • Applicants who obtained any postsecondary degree within 20 years before their initial application are ineligible for the scholarship
  • Replaces the previous blanket prohibition on anyone who has "already" obtained a postsecondary degree
  • Students currently enrolled in eligible associate degree programs when the law takes effect remain eligible if they meet all other requirements
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Clarifies the eligibility for the New York opportunity promise scholarship to prevent people from applying if they previously received a postsecondary degree within a certain timeframe.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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