Expands the New York opportunity promise scholarship to include all SUNY and CUNY approved programs which award certain associate's degrees
This bill expands New York's Opportunity Promise Scholarship to cover all SUNY and CUNY community college programs awarding associate's degrees in high-demand fields. It directly affects students enrolled in these programs, including those in fields like nursing, cybersecurity, engineering, and green energy. The key mechanism adds all approved SUNY/CUNY associate degree programs in designated high-demand fields (updated annually by the Department of Labor) to the scholarship's eligibility. The change applies immediately for the 2025-2026 academic year and beyond, broadening access to the scholarship.
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May 2025
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Governor
Introduced May 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
May 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
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Nikki Lucas
DDemocratic
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