New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S1250 — Enacts the "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act"

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 January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill grants academic credit for military experience at SUNY and CUNY colleges.

The MERIT Act allows veterans to receive academic credits for their military learning and training at SUNY and CUNY. This aims to facilitate their transition to civilian education.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a veteran, this bill may help you gain college credits for your military experience.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  2. PRINT NUMBER 1250B

  3. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

  4. REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

  5. PRINT NUMBER 1250A

  6. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

  7. REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Subjects

veterans education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S1250 do?
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.
Who sponsors S1250?
S1250 is sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr..
What is the current status of S1250?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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