This bill requires New York State and city universities to grant academic credits to veterans without fees or tuition for military training courses meeting American Council on Education standards. It directly affects veterans enrolled full-time as undergraduates in good standing at state or city university systems. Key provisions mandate that institutions award unlimited credits toward degrees for qualifying military training, eliminating any cost to veterans for these credits. The law applies to veterans who served honorably in active military service or are part of New York's National Guard or Naval Militia.
This bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to create a free bus fare program for all high school students attending accredited public or non-public schools in New York City. It mandates that the program operate daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. during regular bus service hours, without limiting it to off-peak times. The MTA chair must establish rules to implement the program, which would take effect January 1st after enactment. The bill directly affects NYC high school students by eliminating bus fare costs during specified hours.
This bill ensures students with disabilities attending non-public schools in New York have the same due process rights and equitable access to special education services as students in public schools. It requires school districts to create individualized education service plans (IESPs) for these students and allows parents to challenge decisions through established due process procedures. The bill clarifies deadlines for parents to request services (by June 1st for the next school year, or within 30 days of disability identification/residence change) and specifies that the student's district of residence must provide these services directly or via contract.
This bill requires all public and nonpublic schools in New York State to install silent alarm systems in every classroom. The systems must include a button teachers can press to alert local law enforcement and school administrators during emergencies, without producing any audible sound. It defines "silent alarm" specifically as a security system that triggers silent alerts to authorities. The mandate applies to all school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools, with installations required in locations easily accessible to teachers. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Prohibits children from being denied access to a free public education on account of perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status or the perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status of their parents or person in a parental relationship.
Defines academic excellence relating to the New York state masters-in-education teacher incentive scholarship program as having a grade point average of three and one half or more on a four point scale.
This bill proposes allowing New York state residents to deduct up to $5,000 of their annual student loan payments from their state taxable income. It applies to individuals who have taken out loans for their own education or for their spouse and dependents, covering payments made directly, by an employer, or through payroll deductions. The tax benefit would begin for tax years starting on or after January 1, 2028, and includes payments toward certain 529 college savings plans. Currently, the legislation is under review by the state's Budget and Revenue Committee.
Relates to allowing for students in certain postsecondary education experience or transition programs to receive awards from the tuition assistance program.
Updates provisions relating to dignity for all students including curriculum and teacher training requirements designed to prevent student suicide with a focus on LGBTQ students.
Enacts the "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act"; grants academic credit for veterans with regard to SUNY and CUNY college credits for military learning, training, coursework and occupational experience.
