Authorizes SUNY and CUNY to provide emergency aid grants to certain students; provides that the state shall reimburse half of all such grants provided; requires the higher education services corporation to provide an annual report on such programs.
Impact
The bill stipulates that the state will reimburse half of the emergency aid grants disbursed by the colleges, with a maximum of $1,250 per student and $62,500 per institution for receiving matching funds. This initiative is designed to relieve some financial stress from students, allowing them to remain enrolled and focused on their studies without the fear of losing access to education due to sudden financial needs. It represents a proactive approach to support student retention and success within higher education institutions in New York.
Summary
A10288 is a bill proposed in the New York State Assembly that seeks to amend the education law by establishing an emergency aid grant program. This program aims to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students attending community colleges and senior colleges who are facing unexpected or unforeseen financial difficulties. Eligible expenses for these grants include essentials such as food, clothing, housing, course materials, technology, transportation, medical expenses, and childcare. Notably, the grants cannot be used to cover tuition or fees, nor can they be applied towards the repayment of student loans.
Contention
While the bill has garnered support for its intent to assist needy students, points of contention may arise concerning how the program will be funded and administered. Concerns may include the effectiveness of implementing these aid programs and ensuring transparency in the allocation of funds. Additionally, there may be discussions around the eligibility criteria for the grants and the capacity of community colleges to manage these funds alongside their existing financial aid offerings, potentially signaling broader issues regarding funding for higher education in the state.
Same As
Authorizes SUNY and CUNY to provide emergency aid grants to certain students; provides that the state shall reimburse half of all such grants provided; requires the higher education services corporation to provide an annual report on such programs.
Authorizes SUNY and CUNY to provide emergency aid grants to certain students; provides that the state shall reimburse half of all such grants provided; requires the higher education services corporation to provide an annual report on such programs.
Provides that reimbursement payable for grants for nonpublic school safety equipment shall be paid within twelve months of the nonpublic school furnishing all required application materials for such grant to the department of education; requires the commissioner of education to report on any such reimbursements payable.
Provides that reimbursement payable for grants for nonpublic school safety equipment shall be paid within twelve months of the nonpublic school furnishing all required application materials for such grant to the department of education; requires the commissioner of education to report on any such reimbursements payable.
Provides that state-funded SUNY programs shall be reimbursed at no less than 26% of the direct costs; allows state agencies to fund SUNY programs where such state agencies determine that such program would produce administrative efficiencies or cost savings.
Provides that state-funded SUNY programs shall be reimbursed at no less than 26% of the direct costs; allows state agencies to fund SUNY programs where such state agencies determine that such program would produce administrative efficiencies or cost savings.
Provides that transportation shall be provided to all children attending grades kindergarten through twelve who live within a fifteen mile radius of the school they legally attend; provides that such transportation may also be provided for such students to before-and/or-after-school child care locations.
Provides that transportation shall be provided to all children attending grades kindergarten through twelve who live within a fifteen mile radius of the school they legally attend; provides that such transportation may also be provided for such students to before-and/or-after-school child care locations.
Requires the local social services districts to provide luggage to children in foster care; provides that eligible expenditures for such luggage shall be subject to state reimbursement under the foster care block grant.
Requires the local social services districts to provide luggage to children in foster care; provides that eligible expenditures for such luggage shall be subject to state reimbursement under the foster care block grant.
Provides that any volunteer agency who is granted state aid by the office of addiction services and supports or pursuant to a contract with a local governmental unit shall receive the full amount of such state aid within sixty days from approval; provides that volunteer agencies shall have two years to spend such aid.