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A 5863 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to providing free SUNY, CUNY, and community college tuition to active volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical services providers, and volunteer auxiliary police officers

Summary
Establishes a statewide program to provide free SUNY, CUNY, and community college tuition to active volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical services providers, and volunteer auxiliary police officers.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides free tuition funding for higher education access, directly supporting educational opportunity for specific public service volunteers through state college programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds education for emergency medical services providers (EMTs), strengthening healthcare workforce development and access to emergency care services.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of William Colton
William Colton
DDemocratic
NY
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