New YorkA 70532025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relates to scholarships for academic excellence

Sponsored By: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (Democratic)

Became Law

HIGHER EDUCATIONWAYS AND MEANSRULES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New rules for top student scholarships

Beginning July 1, 2026, New York changes what happens when a Scholarship for Academic Excellence is declined or revoked. If a student declines the award before finishing high school, the scholarship goes, when possible, to the next most qualified student under the program’s rules. If an award is declined later, or is revoked by the commissioner or a college president, the award lapses. No more payments are made and it is not re-awarded.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Judy Griffin
Democratic • House
Kwani O'Pharrow
Democratic • House
Maritza Davila
Democratic • House
William Colton
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 59 • No: 0

House vote • 6/12/2025

FLOOR Vote