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BILL NUMBER:S6437
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to certain tuition waivers for firefighters and fire officer students of the city university of New York; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
To allow firefighters and fire officers employed by the New York City Fire Department to attend one course without tuition, at a senior college of the City University System.
Justification
Chapter 548 of 2004 provided the authority for police officers to have tuition waived for one course at a CUNY Senior College. This would grant the same for New York City firemen and fire officers.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed July 1, 2014.
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