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NY S07247

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/2/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Flanagan

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts to make supplemental educational services (tutoring) available to low-income students attending schools that have failed to meet federal Adequate Yearly Progress standards for two consecutive years

  • Establishes approval criteria for tutoring providers, including demonstrated effectiveness in increasing student achievement, alignment with state learning standards, certified teacher supervision, and compliance with health, safety, and civil rights laws

  • Limits per-pupil spending for supplemental services to the lesser of the school district's Title I allocation divided by the number of low-income students, or the actual cost of services provided

  • Requires school districts to notify parents of eligible students about available services, prioritize lowest-achieving students if funding is insufficient, and monitor provider quality and compliance through annual reporting

  • Allows the Commissioner to withdraw provider approval for noncompliance or failure to contribute to student academic proficiency for two consecutive years, with 30-day notice and opportunity for written response or oral argument

Legislative Description

Requires school districts to provide supplemental education services (independent tutors) to low-income students in failing schools.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/21/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules6/21/2012
Education5/2/2012

Full Bill Text

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