New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9235 — Relates to eligibility for military enhanced recognition, incentive and tribute ("MERIT") scholarships

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  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 February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Clarifies the definition of severe and permanent disability for eligibility for military enhanced recognition, incentive and tribute ("MERIT") scholarships.

Bill Text

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 668-e of the education law.

  • Section 668-e of the education law

    3. Severely and permanently disabled. For the purposes of this section, an individual is severely and permanently disabled when a doctor of medicine or osteopathy, licensed to practice in a state, has determined that such person is either: a. unable to engage in any occupation for substantial gainful activity due to a physical or mental impairment; or b. unable to engage in any occupation for remuneration or profit due to a physical or mental impairment. italics

    amended

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

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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Subjects

veterans education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S9235 do?
Clarifies the definition of severe and permanent disability for eligibility for military enhanced recognition, incentive and tribute ("MERIT") scholarships.
Who sponsors S9235?
S9235 is sponsored by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton.
What is the current status of S9235?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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