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NY A07955
NY A07955Enables 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
08/18/2023
08/18/2023
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 enabling public libraries to access employment preparation education (EPE) funds to provide adult literacy instruction
AI Summary
This bill amends the Education Law to enable public libraries to access Employment Preparation Education (EPE) funds to provide adult literacy instruction. The bill sets aside $1 million to be awarded through a competitive grant process, with at least half of the funds designated for libraries serving a population of 1 million or more. The Commissioner is granted the authority to establish rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this bill, which is set to take effect on April 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
print number 7955a (on 05/14/2024)
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