New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 10288: Authorizes SUNY and CUNY to provide emergency aid grants to certain students
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 10288 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes SUNY and CUNY to provide emergency aid grants to certain students. Primary sponsor: George Alvarez (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes SUNY and CUNY to provide emergency aid grants to certain students; provides that the state shall reimburse half of all such grants provided; requires the higher education services corporation to provide an annual report on such programs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Alvarez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Chris Eachus | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Diana Moreno | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION