Expands eligibility for the New York state excelsior scholarship award to certain applicants enrolled on a part-time basis or in a BOCES or other approved vocational program
Summary
Expands eligibility for the New York state excelsior scholarship award to certain applicants enrolled on a part-time basis or in a BOCES or other approved vocational program; provides criteria for eligibility, and limits on amounts and durations for any such awards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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