New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8356 — Expands the New York opportunity promise scholarship to include all SUNY and CUNY approved programs which award certain associate's degrees

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Expands the New York opportunity promise scholarship to include all SUNY AND CUNY approved programs which award certain associate's degrees.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  2. REFERRED TO RULES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8356 do?
Expands the New York opportunity promise scholarship to include all SUNY AND CUNY approved programs which award certain associate's degrees.
Who sponsors S8356?
S8356 is sponsored by Andrew Gounardes.
What is the current status of S8356?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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