New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 9131: Establishes the foster care higher education scholarship pilot program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 9131 is a bill introduced in the New York House on September 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the foster care higher education scholarship pilot program. Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. 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.
Establishes the foster care higher education scholarship pilot program; grants awards for the purpose of enhancing opportunities for higher education for children and young adults receiving foster care services in New York.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Anne Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Joe Sempolinski | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 148 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Tony Simone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“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