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Senate bill · S9174 (2025-26)

Relates to the calculation of full-time employment for purposes of the federal public service loan forgiveness program

New York State Senate

Same as A10284, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Latest action Jun 5, 2026

Sponsor: Jessica Ramos (State Senator, District 13, Democratic/Working Families)

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From NY Open Legislation, the NY Senate and Assembly, and official rosters. This record was last updated Oct 20, 2026. About our data

Summary

Increases the amount of credit to be certified under the federal public service loan forgiveness program for faculty or teachers to five hours worked for each hour of lecture or classroom time.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the Labor Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Change how eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is calculated for non-tenure track faculty

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Labor · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Labor · New York State Senate.

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  • Democratic3

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The sponsor's argument

Why Jessica Ramos says this is needed

This legislation recognizes the hard work of public-sector adjunct faculty members. Unfortunately, student loan debt is a major constraint on individuals and their families. Americans owe a combined $1.6 tril- lion in federal student loans, and this legislation would go a long way in helping alleviate this crushing debt for New York's public higher education employees. At a time when the federal government has attacked public employees and higher education and attempted to restrict access to the PSLF program, it is crucial for New York to stand up against federal threats and demonstrate appreciation for its public employees. Amid these attacks, New York has the opportunity to demonstrate how valuable our public higher education institutions and public employees are.

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Committee vote · Labor

    Senate LaborMay 5, 2026Result: passed

    (13) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

  1. Jun 5, 2026

    In committee

    COMMITTED TO RULES

    NY Senate

  2. Jun 4, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

    NY Assembly

  3. May 12, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    NY Assembly

  4. May 7, 2026

    Advanced to Third Reading

    ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    NY Senate

  5. May 6, 2026

    2ND Report CAL.

    2ND REPORT CAL.

    NY Senate

Show full history (3 earlier events)
  1. May 5, 2026

    1ST Report CAL.985

    1ST REPORT CAL.985

    NY Senate

  2. Feb 20, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO LABOR

    NY Assembly

  3. Feb 10, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO LABOR

    NY Senate

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