New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 9522: Expands eligibility for the tuition assistance program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 9522 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands eligibility for the tuition assistance program. Primary sponsor: Sarah Clark (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 14, 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 eligibility for the tuition assistance program by restoring eligibility to graduate students; makes optional semesters, quarters or terms eligible for awards.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Democratic/Working Families 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Clark | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 136 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Catalina Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Brian Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Eddie Gibbs | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jessica González-Rojas | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
| Jonathan Jacobson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
| Anna Kelles | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 125 |
| Dana Levenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 95 |
| Steven Raga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Phil Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Karines Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Nader Sayegh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Stefani Zinerman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“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