New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8704: Expands the New York opportunity promise scholarship to include all SUNY and CUNY approved programs which award certain associate's degrees
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 8704 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 30, 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: Nikki Lucas (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.
Expands the New York opportunity promise scholarship to include all SUNY AND CUNY approved programs which award certain associate's degrees.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikki Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
“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