Bill > A05896

This bill establishes the New York Youth Climate Corps (NYYCC), a service program designed to create climate-related opportunities for young adults, with a particular focus on disadvantaged communities. The corps will be housed within the New York Commission on National and Community Service and will have several key responsibilities: connecting and expanding climate-related service opportunities, developing a service-learning program that provides training and leadership development, and working with approved host sites to access state and federal funding. The bill creates an advisory board to help manage the corps and includes provisions to help host sites apply for various tax credits and grants related to youth employment and climate initiatives. Importantly, the bill amends several existing laws to broaden the range of entities (such as labor organizations, educational institutions, and Indian tribes) that can participate in environmental and community development projects. The underlying goal is to support New York's transition to a clean energy economy by engaging young people in climate resilience and sustainability efforts, while also providing them with valuable workforce training and career pathways.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5896