New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8685 — Relates to the qualification of an applicant for the New York opportunity promise scholarship

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Removes the requirement that an applicant for the New York opportunity promise scholarship has not already obtained any postsecondary degree.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 8685B

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  3. PRINT NUMBER 8685A

  4. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  5. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8685 do?
Removes the requirement that an applicant for the New York opportunity promise scholarship has not already obtained any postsecondary degree.
Who sponsors S8685?
S8685 is sponsored by Patricia Fahy.
What is the current status of S8685?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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