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NY S01200

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Addabbo

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires SUNY and CUNY institutions to grant academic credit to veteran undergraduate students for military training and courses that meet American Council on Education standards

  • Defines "veteran" as a New York State resident who served in active U.S. military or naval service and was honorably discharged, furloughed to reserve, or returned to the National Guard or Naval Militia

  • Prohibits charging any fees, tuition, or other costs to veterans for credits earned through their military training

  • Applies only to full-time undergraduate students in good standing who submit an application for military credit

  • Takes effect on July 1st following enactment

Legislative Description

Allows the granting of academic credit at state or city operated institutions to veterans.

Last Action

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/7/2026
Higher Education6/4/2025
Rules5/29/2025
Higher Education1/8/2025

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