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Introduced
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
In Committee
06/14/2018
06/14/2018
Crossed Over
06/15/2017
06/15/2017
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to improving educational outcomes for homeless school age children The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve educational outcomes for homeless school-age children in New York. It requires the Commissioner of Education to submit a biennial report to the Governor and Legislature on the number of identified homeless students enrolled in public schools and their academic performance, including test scores, language proficiency, dropout rates, graduation rates, attendance, and discipline data. The bill also directs the Commissioner to develop a homeless education policy, in collaboration with experts, on how to better provide services and support to homeless students and utilize federal Title I funding for this purpose.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to education (on 06/14/2018)
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