What's happening
This bill extends scholarship eligibility for science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and education students to include private and proprietary colleges in New York State.
Why it matters
Expanding eligibility to private and proprietary colleges could help more New Yorkers access scholarship funds, potentially increasing the number of students entering STEM and education fields. This may lead to a more diverse and robust workforce in areas that are critical for the state’s economic and social development.
Including proprietary (for-profit) institutions alongside private non-profits may make higher education more accessible for non-traditional students, such as adult learners or those seeking flexible, career-focused programs. This could help address workforce shortages in high-demand sectors.
The change may also increase competition among colleges for talented students, possibly raising educational standards or support services as schools seek to attract scholarship recipients. However, it may also raise concerns about the oversight and outcomes at proprietary institutions.
By tying scholarship eligibility to commitments like teaching in New York State or pursuing STEM careers, the bill aims to keep skilled graduates in-state, supporting local schools and industries and helping to counteract ‘brain drain.’.
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Expand Scholarship Eligibility
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Nily Rozic
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3988
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
February 22, 2019
Introduced by Sen. STAVISKY -- 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 extending eligibility for certain scholarships to students attending private and proprietary institutions of higher education
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 669-e of the education law, as amended by chapter 329 of the laws of 2018, is amended to read as follows:
1. Undergraduate students who are matriculated in an approved undergraduate program leading to a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics at a New York state public, private or proprietary institution of higher education for the purpose of subdivision two of this section, or a New York state private degree granting institution of higher education for the purpose of subdivision two-a of this section, shall be eligible for an award under this section, provided the applicant: (a) graduates from a high school located in New York state during or after the two thousand thirteen--fourteen school year; and (b) graduates within the top ten percent of his or her high school class; and (c) enrolls in full-time study each term beginning in the fall term after his or her high school graduation in an approved undergraduate program in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, as defined by the corporation, at a New York state institution of higher education; and (d) signs a contract with the corporation agreeing that his or her award will be converted to a student loan in the event the student fails to comply with the terms of this program as set forth in subdivision four of this section; and (e) complies with the applicable provisions of this article and all requirements promulgated by the corporation for the administration of the program.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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§ 2. Subdivision 1 of section 669-f of the education law, as added by section 1 of subpart A of part EE of chapter 56 of the laws of 2015, is amended to read as follows:
1. Eligibility. Students who are matriculated in an approved master's degree in education program at a New York state public, private or proprietary institution of higher education leading to a career as a teacher in public elementary or secondary education shall be eligible for an award under this section, provided the applicant: (a) earned an undergraduate degree from a college located in New York state; (b) was a New York state resident while earning such undergraduate degree; (c) achieved academic excellence as an undergraduate student, as defined by the corporation in regulation; (d) enrolls in full-time study in an approved master's degree in education program at a New York state public, private or proprietary institution of higher education leading to a career as a teacher in public elementary or secondary education; (e) signs a contract with the corporation agreeing to teach in a classroom setting on a full-time basis for five years in a school located within New York state providing public elementary or secondary education recognized by the board of regents or the university of the state of New York, including charter schools authorized pursuant to article fifty-six of this chapter; and (f) complies with the applicable provisions of this article and all requirements promulgated by the corporation for the administration of the program.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to extending eligibility for certain scholarships to students attending private and proprietary institutions of higher education
Purpose
This bill will expand eligibility for the STEM Incentive Scholarship Program and the Masters-in-Education Teacher Incentive Program to students attending public, private, and proprietary degree granting institutions licensed by the New York State Department of Education.
Specific provisions
Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 669-e of the education law, as added by section 1 of part G of chapter 56 of the laws of 2014, is amended to include students enrolled in a private or proprietary institution.
Section 2. Subdivision 1 of section 669-f of the education law as added by section 1 of subpart A of part EE of chapter 56 of the laws of 2015 is amended to include students enrolled in masters of teaching in educa- tion at private or proprietary institutions.
Justification
Current law provides that students matriculated in an approved under- graduate program leading to a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) at a New York State public institution of higher education are eligible for an incentive program scholarship. This also applies to students matriculated in an approved undergraduate or gradu- ate program leading to a degree in teaching at a public institution. These incentive scholarships should also be available to students at private or proprietary schools that are degree-granting institutions licensed by the New York State Department of Education.
Fifty eight percent of STEM and sixty one percent of the State's bach- elor and masters of education degrees are conferred by private colleges and universities. It should not matter whether the college is public or private in training students in STEM or teaching.
Legislative history
2018: S 5931 - referred to Higher Education.
Fiscal implications
The STEM Incentive program is estimated at $8 million in year one. An additional $1 million would allow resident students to attend any New York State college or university. The Master's-in-Education Teacher Incentive Scholarship Program is estimated to cost $1.5 million.
Effective date
Immediately.
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