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NY A00013

Enacts the "New York state YouthBuild act"; sets program requirements; authorizes grants to eligible YouthBuild participants and establishes application requirements.

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Introduced
01/04/2017
In Committee
01/03/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to enacting the "New York state YouthBuild act"; setting program requirements; authorizing the commissioner of education to make grants to eligible YouthBuild programs and to establish application requirements; expanding the number of YouthBuild programs in New York state; and making an appropriation therefor The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill enacts the "New York State YouthBuild Act," which sets program requirements and authorizes the Commissioner of Education to make grants to eligible YouthBuild programs. YouthBuild programs provide economically disadvantaged youth, especially those who have not finished high school, with education, work experience, skills training, counseling, and job placement assistance to help them achieve economic self-sufficiency. The bill prioritizes funding for applicants with experience operating YouthBuild programs and meeting YouthBuild USA standards. Eligible participants include youth aged 16-24 who are economically disadvantaged, not attending school, and without a high school diploma or equivalent.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

print number 13a (on 06/01/2018)
(2 Companion Bills)

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