Provides excelsior scholarships for low-income law students

This bill (S 5795) creates Excelsior Scholarships specifically for low-income students enrolled in public Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) programs at New York State public universities. It provides tuition assistance covering up to $5,500 per year (or actual tuition, whichever is less) for students with family adjusted gross income at or below $125,000 annually. To qualify, students must maintain full-time enrollment (12 credits/semester), complete required credits yearly, and not have full tuition covered by other aid like federal Pell Grants. The scholarship lasts up to the standard program duration (e.g., 3-4 years for JD programs) and applies to tuition only, after other financial aid is applied.