Relates to scholarships for academic excellence
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Relates to scholarships for academic excellence” Read the full text
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What it does
Provides that a scholarship for academic excellence that is declined by a student prior to the end of their high school program shall be granted to the next most qualified student, if practicable.
Summary from the sponsor's memo in the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION · Mar 20, 2025
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AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION · May 16, 2025
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PRINT NUMBER 7053A · May 16, 2025
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REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS · May 20, 2025
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REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES · May 27, 2025
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REPORTED · May 29, 2025
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RULES REPORT CAL.334 · May 29, 2025
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ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.334 · May 29, 2025
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PASSED ASSEMBLY · May 29, 2025
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DELIVERED TO SENATE · May 29, 2025
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION · May 29, 2025
Senate
SUBSTITUTED FOR S7580A · Jun 12, 2025
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3RD READING CAL.1180 · Jun 12, 2025
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PASSED SENATE · Jun 12, 2025
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RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY · Jun 12, 2025
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DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR · Nov 17, 2025
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SIGNED CHAP.526 · Nov 21, 2025
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The numbers
5
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Rodneyse Bichotte HermelynWilliam ColtonKwani O'PharrowMaritza DavilaJudy Griffin
Recorded votes
Recorded voteSenate · 2025-06-12 · EXC 4, AYE 59
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the New York legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Signed by Governor (Nov 21, 2025).