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S 5520 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes a COVID-19 essential workers scholarship program

Summary
Establishes a COVID-19 essential workers scholarship program to award annual scholarships to essential employees who worked during the outbreak of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and children of essential employees who have died as a result of contracting COVID-19.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides scholarships for essential workers' children, expanding educational access to higher education as part of its core purpose.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides educational benefits to essential workers and their families, recognizing pandemic labor contributions and expanding support for workforce well-being.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Feb 24, 2025
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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James Sanders
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