New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A11515 — Extends the duration of tuition assistance awards to five years

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill extends tuition assistance awards to five years.

This legislation aims to increase the duration of tuition assistance awards from their previous limit to five years. This change is intended to provide more time and support for students pursuing their education.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may have more time to plan and support their children's education funding.

Summary

Extends the duration of tuition assistance awards to five years.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 604 of the education law.

  • Section 604 of the education law

    1-a. Tuition assistance awards provided for in subdivision one of this section shall be available to students enrolled in approved programs for five academic years in the aggregate. italics

    added

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

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)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A11515 do?
Extends the duration of tuition assistance awards to five years.
Who sponsors A11515?
A11515 is sponsored by Phara Souffrant Forrest.
What is the current status of A11515?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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