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NY A02909
NY A02909Requires minors under 18 years to attend school on a full-time basis, unless such minor is seventeen or older and enrolled in a vocational or occupational education program, with the consent of the school district and the person in parental relation with the minor; requires such minor must enroll in GED course until age of 19 years, if the person leaves school.
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Introduced
02/01/2023
02/01/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to attendance of minors at full-time day instruction
AI Summary
This bill amends the Education Law to require minors under 18 years old to attend full-time day instruction, with an exception for 17-year-olds enrolled in vocational or occupational education programs with parental and school district consent. Additionally, the bill requires individuals over 18 and under 19 who are not attending full-time instruction to enroll in and participate in a General Education Development (GED) course of study until they reach age 19 or pass the GED exam, whichever occurs first.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (12)
Maritza Davila (D)*,
Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D)*,
Jo Anne Simon (D)*,
Fred Thiele (D)*,
Ken Zebrowski (D)*,
Karl Brabenec (R),
William Colton (D),
Andy Goodell (R),
Phil Ramos (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Last Action
enacting clause stricken (on 07/15/2024)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
- ‐ Vocational Education
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A2909 | 02/01/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02909&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02909 | 02/01/2023 |
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