A07337 Summary:
BILL NO | A07337 |
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SAME AS | SAME AS S06184 |
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SPONSOR | Titone |
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Add §679-j, Ed L | |
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Establishes the John J. Marchi government studies scholarship program for CUNY students enrolled in government or government related studies. |
A07337 Actions:
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01/03/2018 | referred to higher education |
A07337 Memo:
Go to topNEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)   BILL NUMBER: A7337 SPONSOR: Titone
  TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the education law, in relation to establishing the John J. Marchi government studies scholarship program   PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: To establish the John J. Marchi government studies scholarship program for CUNY students enrolled in government or government related studies.   SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section one amends the education law by adding a new section 679-h, the John Marchi Government Studies Scholarship Program for full time students enrolled at the City University of New York (CUNY).   DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORIGINAL AND AMENDED VERSION (IF APPLICABLE): N/A   JUSTIFICATION: Senator John J. Marchi who passed away April 25, 2009 served in the State Senate for fifty years upon his retirement in 2006. This made him the longest serving legislator in the United States of America. It is only right to dedicate a scholarship fund in his name. for CUM students to honor his great accomplishments which contributed to a better quality of life for all residents of New York State. One of his greatest accom- plishments was his steadfast support for the College of Staten Island (CUNY) which helped to make it one of the finest learning institutions in the City. Senator Marchi's incredible service to Staten Island and New York is, and we dare say, will be forever without equal. He dedicated his life to public service and did so with distinction, honor, class and intelli- gence. He was known as an effective advocate for New York, forceful in seeking federal loan guarantees and helping to craft the financial pack- age that saved. New York City from bankruptcy in the mid-1970'S. He was a true champion who always advanced the best interests of the people. Mayors of both political parties relied on Senator Marchi to represent the city's interests in Albany. As the legislative architect of our university system, as an advocate for equitable transportation and education funding and on so many other vital issues, he was a true and far-sighted statesman. While these are just a few of his many accom- plishments, this legislation would be a well deserved tribute to honor a true public servant that did so many good things for New York State.   PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: (2009) A8657 Referred to Higher Education (2010) A5657 Referred to Higher Education (2011-2012) A5272 Referred to Higher Education (2013-2014) A3877 Referred to Higher Education (2015-2016) A2944-A Referred to Higher Education   FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: The scholarship shall not exceed the annual cost of $2 million   EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
A07337 Text:
Go to top STATE OF NEW YORK ________________________________________________________________________ 7337 2017-2018 Regular Sessions IN ASSEMBLY April 24, 2017 ___________ Introduced by M. of A. TITONE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Higher Education AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to establishing the John J. Marchi government studies scholarship program The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1 Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 679-j 2 to read as follows: 3 § 679-j. Senator John J. Marchi government studies scholarship 4 program. 1. Purpose. a. The president shall grant scholarship awards to 5 students of the city university of New York who are enrolled in govern- 6 ment or government related studies. Such awards shall be made on a 7 competitive basis, as promulgated by the corporation through rules and 8 regulations to applicants who are enrolling in an approved program to 9 obtain a degree in government or government related studies from the 10 city university of New York. 11 b. To be eligible for an award pursuant to this subdivision, appli- 12 cants shall (1) be a resident of the state; (2) enroll in a degree 13 program in government or government related studies; (3) attend a city 14 university of New York school; and (4) comply with subdivisions three 15 and five of section six hundred sixty-one of this part. 16 2. Award conditions and requirements. Scholarships shall be awarded on 17 a competitive basis as promulgated by the corporation through rules and 18 regulations to applicants whom the corporation has certified are eligi- 19 ble to receive such awards; and who agree to provide not less than 20 twelve academic credit hours or its equivalent for the duration of at 21 least four years upon completion of the degree program. 22 3. Amount. The corporation shall grant such awards within the amounts 23 appropriated for such purpose and based on availability of funds accord- 24 ing to a schedule to be determined by the corporation in an amount: 25 a. Equal to the tuition charged to state resident students enrolled in 26 a degree program with a major in government or government related 27 studies; the average mandatory fees charged at the city university of 28 New York, or the actual tuition and fees charged to the recipient, EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [] is old law to be omitted. LBD11018-02-7A. 7337 2 1 whichever is less; and the average non-tuition cost of attendance, as 2 determined by the corporation and as approved by the director of the 3 budget, for a student at the city university of New York or actual non- 4 tuition cost of attendance at such institution, whichever is less, 5 provided that the scholarship shall not exceed an amount that is equal 6 to the total cost of attendance determined for federal Title IV student 7 financial aid purposes, less all other scholarships and grants provided 8 by the state, other states, the federal government or other governments, 9 and the amount of educational benefits paid under any program that would 10 duplicate the purposes of this program, provided that any scholarships 11 or grants provided to a recipient by the institution which are intended 12 to fund any portion of the difference between the annual state award and 13 the actual costs of attendance at any such institution shall not be 14 considered to duplicate the purposes of this program. 15 b. The total cost of the Senator John J. Marchi government studies 16 scholarship program shall not exceed an annual cost of two million 17 dollars, and no annual award shall exceed twenty thousand dollars. 18 4. Other awards. Award recipients shall be eligible to apply for other 19 awards. 20 5. Penalties for noncompliance. a. The corporation shall convert to a 21 student loan the full amount of the award given pursuant to this 22 section, plus interest, according to a schedule to be determined by the 23 corporation if the student fails to receive a degree in government or 24 government related studies. 25 b. The rate of interest charged for repayment of the student loan 26 shall be determined pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the 27 corporation. 28 § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.