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S08685Introduced in the Senate

Removes the requirement that an applicant for the New York opportunity promise scholarship has not already obtained any postsecondary degree.

IntroducedSenate Higher Education

Introduced by Patricia Fahy, District 46

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Official description

Removes the requirement that an applicant for the New York opportunity promise scholarship has not already obtained any postsecondary degree.

Where it stands

PRINT NUMBER 8685B

March 24, 2026

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  3. PRINT NUMBER 8685A

  4. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  5. PRINT NUMBER 8685B

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