Bill > S03385

This bill establishes a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on the presence of educator diversity in the state of New York, the state's actions to promote educator diversity, and how the state can encourage new initiatives to enhance and promote educator diversity. The task force will examine barriers that prevent students of color from entering or remaining in the teaching profession, recruitment and retention efforts, mentorship programs for current educators of color, initiatives to encourage students of color to enter the teaching profession, scholarship opportunities, and initiatives to encourage teachers of color to become school leaders and administrators. The task force will report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the governor and legislature by December 31, 2024, and the provisions of the bill will expire and be repealed on January 31, 2025.