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S 10523

Extends certain tuition waivers for police officer students of the city university of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Toby Stavisky

Extends the CUNY police officer tuition waiver program to July 1, 2028, preserving the current framework and providing continued financial relief for eligible cadets.

SUBSTITUTED BY A11007
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Bill Summary · S 10523

Bill Overview

  • Bill: S10523
  • Session/Jurisdiction: New York 2025-2026
  • Title: Extends certain tuition waivers for police officer students of the City University of New York (CUNY)
  • Sponsor: Senator Toby Stavisky (cospnsr)
  • Status: Introduced May 18, 2026; referred to Higher Education; subsequently discharged to Rules and substituted by A11007; appears to have progressed to third reading/calendars in June 2026
  • Key change: Extends the expiration of a specific tuition waiver program for police officer students at CUNY to July 1, 2028 (from July 1, 2026)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill extends a targeted tuition waiver program that benefits police officer students enrolled at CUNY.
  • By extending the expiration date, the state seeks to maintain financial relief for eligible cadets/officers pursuing higher education within the CUNY system.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Amendment to prior law: Amends Section 2 of Chapter 548 of the Laws of 2004 (as amended by Chapter 155 of the Laws of 2024) related to tuition waivers for police officer students at CUNY.
  • Expiration extension: The tuition waiver program shall be in effect until July 1, 2028 (retroactively clarifying as the new expiration date) and shall be repealed thereafter unless further amended.
  • Effective date: The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
  • Legislative cross-reference: The material aligns with existing law on education and tuition waivers, preserving program parameters while extending duration.

Affected Parties

  • Police officer students enrolled at CUNY who qualify for the existing tuition waiver program.
  • CUNY system administration (policymaking and financial aid offices) responsible for implementing and administering the waiver.
  • New York State education policy and budget authorities that oversee postsecondary tuition assistance programs.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Effective date: Immediate upon enactment.
  • Expiration date: July 1, 2028 (new sunset).
  • Legislative path:
    • May 18, 2026: Introduced and referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
    • June 1, 2026: Committee discharge to Rules; substituted by A11007; potential progression to third reading/calendaring.
  • Sunset mechanics: The bill codifies a definite end date, after which the statute would be repealed unless further legislative action extends or reconfigures the waiver program.

Summary

S10523 extends the duration of the CUNY police officer tuition waiver program, retaining its targeted support for law enforcement students within CUNY and providing continued financial relief through July 1, 2028. It maintains the existing program framework while clarifying its sunset date, with immediate effectiveness upon enactment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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