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A 3081

Relates to renaming the state aid for certain independent institutions of higher learning to the Leonard P. Stavisky student success grants

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alicia Hyndman

Renames NY state aid for independent higher education to the Leonard P. Stavisky student success grants; funding, eligibility unchanged; branding/administration updated.

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 3081

Bill A 3081 — Summary

Bill details

  • Bill Number: A 3081
  • Title: Relates to renaming the state aid for certain independent institutions of higher learning to the Leonard P. Stavisky student success grants
  • Status: Refer to Higher Education
  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Sponsor: Alicia Hyndman (primary)

What the bill would do

  • The core change proposed by A 3081 is to rename the state aid program for independent institutions of higher learning. Specifically, it would rename the current program to the Leonard P. Stavisky student success grants.
  • The information provided does not indicate additional substantive changes to program funding levels, eligibility criteria, administration, or reporting requirements beyond the renaming. In other words, the bill appears to rebrand the program rather than alter its core terms.

Key provisions (as described)

  • Amend the statute to replace the program’s name with “Leonard P. Stavisky student success grants.”
  • Maintain the program’s existing framework, unless additional provisions are specified in the full text (not provided here).

Affected parties and impact

  • Affected entities: Independent higher education institutions in New York that currently receive state aid under the existing program, along with the agencies or offices responsible for administering the aid.
  • Impact: Primarily a branding/renaming change. Administrative documents, grant applications, and reporting would need to reference the new program name if enacted, but there is no information suggesting changes to funding amounts, eligibility, or oversight.

Legislative status and actions

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Actions: Referred to the Higher Education committee (listed twice in the same action date, indicating a standard referral in the legislative record).
  • Related bills (companions and prior-session):
    • A 10436 (prior-session)
    • A 2601 (prior-session)
    • S 2247 (companion) [listed twice, indicating Senate companion]
  • The existence of companion bills suggests parallel consideration in the Senate and potential alignment with prior-year proposals.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • As a bill that has been referred to a committee, it would need to pass the Higher Education committee, then the full Assembly, the Senate, and ultimately receive the Governor’s signature to become law.
  • If enacted, the renaming would take effect upon the law’s operative date, subject to any specified transition provisions in the enacted text (not provided here).

Accessibility and clarity

  • The summary focuses on a renaming change. For readers seeking specifics on funding levels, eligibility, and administration, the full text of A 3081 and any accompanying fiscal notes or committee reports would provide detailed guidance.

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

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