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Senator · Senate District 4
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History
- Referred to higher education
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to tuition assistance program award determinations for certain institutions and schools
Purpose
To allow students enrolled in associate degree programs to receive tuition assistance program awards in the same amount as students enrolled in bachelor degree programs.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. This bill amends Section 667 of the education law to allow undergraduate students enrolled in associate degree programs to receive tuition assistance program awards in the same amount as students enrolled in bachelor degree programs.
Section 2. Effective date.
Justification
Currently, students enrolled at an institution offering a program of study for an associate's degree are awarded $4,000 in tuition assistance program (TAP) benefits. However, students enrolled at an institution offering a program of study for a bachelor's degree are awarded $5,165 in TAP benefits. Of particular concern is that students enrolled at a 4 year school may have access to $5,165 in TAP benefits, even if they are pursuing a 2 year degree at the institution. This bill will remediate that issue by providing the same benefits to all students seeking degrees in higher education, regardless of the type of institution the student attends.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Local fiscal implications
EFFECTIVE DATE : This act shall take effect on the first of July next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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