Assembly bill · A1322 (2025-26)
Establishes a novel virus essential workers scholarship program
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Assembly Member, District 52, Democratic)
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Summary
Establishes a novel virus essential workers scholarship program to award annual scholarships to essential employees who worked during the outbreak of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) or during the outbreak of another novel virus and children of essential employees who have died as a result of contracting COVID-19 or another novel virus.
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Amends the Education Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Higher Education · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Higher Education · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- Jan 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
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