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NY S05473
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/16/2013
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
- Establishes a statewide intergenerational educational and mentoring service program administered by the Director of the Office for the Aging in consultation with the Commissioner of Education
- Provides adults age 55 or older placement in elementary schools to offer tutoring, mentoring, and educational support to students, with all necessary training provided by local programs
- Authorizes competitive grants to not-for-profit corporations and local governments to operate local programs, with Director considering regional needs and school district wealth
- Requires each local program to fund at least 10 percent of expenses through private fundraising or other sources, and limits Office administrative costs to 3 percent of appropriated funds
- Directs Director to issue a report by December 31, 2014 on projected costs and benefits of establishing uniform standards for program operation
- Takes effect 180 days after enactment, with authority to promulgate implementing regulations immediately
Legislative Description
Establishes an intergenerational educational and mentoring service program in the state office for the aging to provide assistance by persons age 55 or older to students in elementary schools; details grant funding, based on appropriations; describes reporting requirements.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
4/30/2014
Committee Referrals
Finance4/30/2014
Aging1/8/2014
Finance6/4/2013
Aging5/16/2013
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