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NY S08073

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
03/26/2018
In Committee
06/21/2018
Crossed Over
06/20/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to enacting the "New York state YouthBuild act"; setting program requirements; authorizing the commissioner of labor to make grants to eligible YouthBuild programs and to establish application requirements; and expanding the number of YouthBuild programs in New York state 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 support economically disadvantaged youth, particularly those who have not finished high school, to obtain education, work experience, job training, counseling, and other services to help them achieve financial independence. The bill authorizes the Commissioner of Labor to make grants to eligible YouthBuild programs that provide training in housing construction and rehabilitation, healthcare, and technology, as well as integrated education and work experience. The bill sets program requirements, including providing a training subsidy or living allowance, and outlines the eligibility criteria for participants. Priority will be given to applicants with experience operating YouthBuild programs or meeting the program standards of YouthBuild USA, Inc.

Committee Categories

Education, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

referred to education (on 06/21/2018)

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