New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5653: Expands eligibility for the New York state excelsior scholarship award to certain applicants enrolled on a part-time basis or in a BOCES or other approved vocational program

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

S 5653 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands eligibility for the New York state excelsior scholarship award to certain applicants enrolled on a part-time basis or in a BOCES or other approved vocational program. Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). 3 co-sponsors.