Establishes scholarship programs within the New York 529 program

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Overview Bill text 1 History 6 Sponsors

Authorizes the comptroller, in consultation with the NYS higher education services corporation, to develop and administer a scholarship and savings program to provide a pathway for eligible children to save for education expenses.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: May 15, 2026
Last action: Jun 4, 2026 — REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Session: 2025-2026
Momentum: 53 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 16%, measured from NY's completed sessions
Momentum +1 53/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -18 130 days quiet

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