Bill Commons

NY A 8951

in committee

Exempts the income of dependent applicants for certain awards

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NY A 8951 pass?

Not yet. NY A 8951 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

What is NY A 8951 about?

Exempts the income of dependent applicants from their eligibility determination for excelsior scholarship and tuition assistance program awards and makes adjustments to certain award reduction schedules.

Who sponsors NY A 8951?

Josh Jensen is the primary sponsor of NY A 8951.

Description

Exempts the income of dependent applicants from their eligibility determination for excelsior scholarship and tuition assistance program awards and makes adjustments to certain award reduction schedules.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Josh Jensenprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-07-16

    REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

    referral-committee

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/A8951?summary=&detail=

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