S 6792

Abstract

Relates to military enhanced recognition, incentive and tribute scholarships; removes the date requirement of on and after August 2, 1990 for a member of the armed forces of the United States or state organized militia to be a member and for children, spouses and financial dependents of such member to receive such scholarships; authorizes a member of the armed forces of the United States military who: received a service-connected disability rating from the department of veterans affairs consisting of a minimum of zero percent and a maximum of one hundred percent; and was a legal resident of New York state at the time of military service to receive the MERIT scholarship; provides for eligible persons, the amount; requirements; and residency for such scholarship.