Relates to eligibility for the New York state excelsior scholarship for those enrolled in the federal deferred action for childhood arrivals program
Summary
Ensures that individuals enrolled in the federal deferred action for childhood arrivals program are eligible to participate in the New York state excelsior scholarship program; prohibits questions regarding immigration status during the application process; requires DACA enrollee eligibility to begin in 2021.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2021
Last action Jan 5, 2022
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Committee
2
Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Jan 14, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
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