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4 Multi-sponsors
History
- Referred to higher education
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BILL NUMBER:A10803
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to estab- lishing a regional cost index related to tuition assistance program awards
Purpose or general idea of bill
To establish a regional cost adjust- ment to Tuition Assistance Program awards.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 sets out the legislative findings and declaration. Section 2 amends the education law Section 667 (3) by adding a new paragraph e that establishes ten regions of the state and establishes a regional cost adjustment for each individual region. Section 3 authorizes this act to take effect on the first of June following passage.
Effects of present law which this bill would alter
Section 667 of the Education Law in relation to TAP awards.
Statement in support
Providing an affordable college education to the State's citizens is necessary to ensuring a vibrant state economy. The Tuition Assistance Program is an invaluable resource to students in their attempt to pay for college. Cost of living expenses vary greatly in the diverse regions of the state. As such, TAP awards should reflect the difference in the cost of living in the regions of the state.
Prior legislative history
A7964 - 2005; not introduced in 2007/2008.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
Undetermined.
Effective date
The first of June following passage.
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