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This bill allows active or retired military members to pay in-state tuition rates at New York state universities regardless of residency.
Why it matters
Broadens access to affordable higher education. for both active and retired military personnel, making it easier for service members and veterans to pursue degrees in New York even if they are not state residents.
May increase enrollment of military-affiliated students. at state universities, potentially enriching campus diversity and bringing unique perspectives and experiences to the academic environment.
Reduces financial barriers and honors military service. , acknowledging the sacrifices of service members by ensuring they do not pay higher tuition simply because their assignments or retirements have taken them outside New York.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6578
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
March 9, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. B. MILLER -- read once and referred to the Committee on Higher Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to powers and duties of trustees; in state tuition for active and retired military members
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph h of subdivision 2 of section 355 of the education law is amended by adding a new subparagraph 10 to read as follows:
(10) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other general, special or local law, rule or regulation, such regulations shall further provide that the payment of tuition and fees by any student in any state-operated institution of the state university who is an active or retired member of the armed forces of the United States, whether or not a resident of the state, shall be paid at a rate or charge no greater than that imposed for students thereat who are residents of this state.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD09428-01-7
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