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NY S06136
NY S06136Enables public libraries to access employment preparation education (EPE) funds to provide adult literacy education; sets aside one million dollars to be awarded through a competitive grant process; provides that half of such appropriation shall be set aside for libraries serving a population of one million or more.
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Introduced
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
In Committee
05/22/2024
05/22/2024
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 enabling public libraries to access employment preparation education (EPE) funds to provide adult literacy instruction
AI Summary
This bill enables public libraries to access Employment Preparation Education (EPE) funds to provide adult literacy education. It sets aside $1 million to be awarded through a competitive grant process, with at least half of the funds designated for public libraries serving a population of 1 million or more. The Commissioner is authorized to establish rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this bill, which will take effect on April 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (7)
Iwen Chu (D)*,
Leroy Comrie (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Monica Martinez (D),
Rachel May (D),
Sean Ryan (D),
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE (on 05/22/2024)
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