Bill > A07727

This bill establishes a New York state public housing painters apprenticeship program designed to provide skill training and employment opportunities for residents of municipal housing authorities. The program, to be administered by the state department in coordination with housing authorities, will offer comprehensive training in workplace safety, trade skills, and professional workplace skills. Eligibility is specifically limited to residents of municipal housing authorities, and notably, applicants will not be disqualified based on criminal history. The apprenticeship curriculum includes extensive training on topics such as tool usage, safety procedures, surface preparation, painting techniques, blueprint reading, color matching, workplace communication, and record keeping. Apprentices will learn both practical skills like power tool operation, lead abatement, and spray painting, as well as professional skills like cost estimation and scheduling. The bill requires the commissioner to publish program information on the department's website and grants the commissioner authority to create necessary regulations. The program aims to provide vocational training and potential career pathways for public housing residents, helping them develop marketable skills in the painting trade.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7727