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S 5739 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Creates the New York state public sector employee loan forgiveness program

Summary
Creates the New York state public sector employee loan forgiveness program for graduates of SUNY or CUNY schools employed in a state or local public sector position.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill targets SUNY/CUNY graduates (public higher education) for loan forgiveness in public sector jobs, supporting higher education by reducing debt burden for graduates and encouraging workforce participation in public service.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides student loan forgiveness for public sector employees, reducing financial burden and supporting workforce retention in state/local employment roles.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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P
Photo of Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
DDemocratic
NY
23
Co
Photo of Joe Addabbo
Joe Addabbo
DDemocratic
NY
15