New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8356: Expands the New York opportunity promise scholarship to include all SUNY and CUNY approved programs which award certain associate's degrees

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

Plain-language summary

S 8356 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on June 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands the New York opportunity promise scholarship to include all SUNY and CUNY approved programs which award certain associate's degrees. Primary sponsor: Andrew Gounardes (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Andrew Gounardes (Democratic).