New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7938: Allows for a modest increase in annual income to not disqualify someone from the excelsior scholarship
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 7938 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows for a modest increase in annual income to not disqualify someone from the excelsior scholarship. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kassay (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 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.
Allows for a modest increase in annual income, not greater than three percent per year, to not disqualify someone from the excelsior scholarship.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kassay | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
“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
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION