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Establishes the "say yes to education demonstration program"
In Senate Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor David J. Valesky
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A290
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to estab- lishing the "say yes to education demonstration program"
Purpose
To establish in the city of Syracuse and up to five other cities a demonstration program in conjunction with the Say Yes to Educa- tion foundation. This program would provide free tuition at any SUNY or CUNY university, after all available financial aid has been received and deducted from the tuition amount, to any student who graduates from the school district in one of the demonstration cities and who is admitted to a SUNY or CUNY school.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 establishes the demonstration program.
Section 2 establishes an effective date.
Justification
This program, promoted by the Say Yes to Education foun- dation, has two purposes: to make a college education a viable option for poor inner city children who would not be able to attend college otherwise, and to provide a needed economic boost to struggling New York cities through workforce development. Students need to be admitted to and matriculate at a SUNY or CUNY before being eligible for this program. Costs to the State will be minimized by any financial aid the student is eligible to receive.
Legislative history
2007-2008: A.11600. Also similar to Article VII language in the 2008-2009 executive budget.
Fiscal implications
To be determined based on the number of programs actually created.
Effective date
Immediately
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