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NY S09335
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Fahy
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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 for the 2026-2027 academic year and all subsequent years
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Applies to students attending New York State public institutions of higher education pursuing undergraduate degrees
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Maintains existing eligibility requirements including completing 30 credits per year and enrolling in at least 12 credits per semester
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Updates gendered language throughout the statute, replacing "his or her" with "the student's"
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Preserves the income threshold history: $100,000 for 2017-2018, $110,000 for 2018-2019, and $125,000 for 2019-2020 through 2025-2026
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
3/3/2026