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- Referred to higher education
- Referred to higher education
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Permits the commissioner of education to include graduate programs as programs eligible for approval under the state tuition assistance program
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Nicole Malliotakis
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BILL NUMBER:S2129
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to tuition assistance program awards
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill will include graduate programs as eligible for approval under the state tuition assistance program, making a restoration to the program eliminated in 2010.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends Section 663 subdivision 3 paragraph a of the education law, as amended by Chapter 58 of the laws of 2011, Section 4 part J.
Section 2 amends Section 663 subdivision 3 paragraph b sub-paragraph 1's opening paragraph of the education law, as amended by Chapter 58 of the laws of 2011, section 5 part J.
Section 3 amends section 663 subdivision 3 paragraph d of the education law, as amended by Chapter 58 of the laws of 2011, section 6 part J.
Section 4 amends section 667 subdivisions 1 and 2 of the education law, as amended by Chapter 622 of the laws of 2008 subdivision 1, and Chapter 58 of the laws of 2011, subdivision 2 section one part J.
Section 5 gives the effective date
Justification
In 2010, the state legislature eliminated the tuition assistance program for all graduate degree programs. As a result, New York State's graduate students no longer or eligible or have access to the State's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) making it increasingly difficult for students to further their education and obtain a graduate degree.
Many jobs which formerly required only a bachelor's degree are now calling for a master's degree or higher. For many in this situation, the cost of graduate school is simply too expensive them to earn a higher degree, even while working and attending school part-time.
This bill would provide these students with access to tuition assistance needed to afford graduate school and make them more competitive in today's job market.
This bill will also lead to a more educated New York and help fulfill the goal of filling more job opportunities in this state with capable New Yorkers.
Prior legislative history
2014: Referred to Higher Education.
Fiscal implications
Approximately $2 to $3 million annually.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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