A 4679·NY·house
Grants volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians academic credit at SUNY and CUNY
In CommitteeFiled Feb 4, 2025
Sponsor: Chris Eachus (D)
Latest Action
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Jan 7, 2026
Summary
The bill lets volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians who are full‑time undergraduate students in good standing at SUNY or CUNY receive up to three credits per year, with a maximum of six credits toward their degree, at no cost. It directs the university systems’ boards of trustees to adopt policies that make the credits available.
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