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NY S03738

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


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Introduced
01/26/2017
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 establishes a program to provide education, job training, and support services to economically disadvantaged youth, particularly those who have not completed high school. The bill authorizes the Commissioner of Education to make grants to eligible organizations to operate YouthBuild programs, which must include a mix of classroom-based instruction and hands-on work experience, often related to construction or healthcare/technology. The bill sets specific program requirements, including participant eligibility criteria, and makes a $20 million annual appropriation for three years to fund the program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE (on 01/03/2018)

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