S.07367

Grants volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians academic credit at state operated institutions of the state university of New York and the senior colleges of the city university of New York to the extent of three academic credits per year, and 6 credits in the aggregate; provides that no fee, tuition or other charge shall be assessed against a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician who qualifies for such credit; directs the board of trustees of the state university and the city university of New York to adopt necessary procedures.

Chamber Passed·6/10/25

Grants volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians academic credit at state universities in New York.

The bill amends the education law to grant volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians academic credit at state universities in New York. Eligible individuals can receive up to three academic credits per year, totaling six credits in the aggregate. No fees, tuition, or other charges will be assessed against those who qualify for this credit. The board of trustees of the state university and the city university of New York is directed to adopt necessary procedures to implement this provision.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 20–0 · Jun 10, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

DR

Calendar

May 19

11:00 AM

Senate Finance Committee Hearing

Apr 21

10:30 AM

Senate Higher Education Committee Hearing

History

May 21

Senate

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

May 20

Senate

2ND REPORT CAL.

May 19

Senate

1ST REPORT CAL.1209