What's happening
This bill allows individuals who have received letters of acceptance to the military to receive in-state tuition at New York community colleges.
Why it matters
Expands access to affordable education for future service members. By granting in-state tuition to individuals with military acceptance letters, the bill reduces financial barriers for those preparing to join the armed forces, potentially making college more accessible before or during their service.
Encourages early commitment to military service. This benefit may serve as an incentive for young people considering the military, offering tangible educational savings even before they are on active duty or have begun service.
Aligns tuition policy with other military-related benefits. The amendment puts pre-service individuals on a similar footing with active-duty members and GI Bill recipients, providing consistent support to those connected to the military and recognizing the value of their forthcoming service.
Potentially broadens the pool of in-state tuition recipients. By including those who have merely received acceptance letters (not just those already serving), community colleges may see a small increase in in-state tuition-eligible students, which could have fiscal or administrative implications for institutions.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
314
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE (Prefiled)
January 9, 2019
Introduced by Sen. ORTT -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to providing in-state tuition for community college for certain members of the military
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 8 of section 6305 of the education law, as amended by section 3 of part B of chapter 328 of the laws of 2014, is amended to read as follows:
8. Part-time and out-of-state students shall be charged such tuition and fees as may be approved by the state university trustees. Any student attending a community college who is a member or the spouse or the dependent of a member of the armed forces of the United States on full-time active duty and stationed in this state, or who have received letters of acceptance to the military, whether or not a resident of this state, shall be charged the tuition rate for residents as approved by the state university trustees. Any student attending a community college in accordance with the federal GI bills and in compliance with all applicable eligibility requirements thereof, whether or not a resident of this state, shall be charged the tuition rate for residents as approved by the state university trustees.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01414-01-9
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to providing in-state tuition for community college for certain members of the military
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow individuals who have received letters of acceptance to the military to receive the resident tuition rate for community colleges.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends the education law to allow individuals who have received letters of acceptance to the military to receive the resident tuition rate for community colleges.
Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
Individuals who have received letters of acceptance from the military are preparing to enter the armed forces in short order signaling there intent formally. Current law does not extend to these individuals the benefit of being able to pay resident tuition to a community college if they are a non resident. This legislation would ensure that these indi- viduals while in this transition period are eligible to pay the lower resident tuition.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
Minimal.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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