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History
- Referred to higher education
Companion bill
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Eliminates the use of income from pensions of New York state, local governments and the federal government from the calculation of income for the purposes of financial aid
In Senate Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor George D. Maziarz
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A9890
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to elimi- nating the use of certain pensions in the determination of the amount of student financial aid
Purpose or general idea of the bill
To eliminate the use of income from pensions of New York state, local governments and the federal government from the calculation of income for the purposes of financial aid.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 eliminates income from pension of New York state, local governments and the federal government from the equation when determining TAP awards.
Justification
Children of public service employees who have retired should not be penalized when determining TAP award criteria when chil- dren from other pensions plans are not.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implication
There will be more TAP money allocated to children of public service retirees.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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