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NY S06572

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

John DeFrancisco

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the urban science, technology, engineering and math (U-STEM) mentor volunteer program for youth in large city school districts
  • Targets pupils in grades seven through twelve living in high concentrations of poverty in urban areas to increase participation in STEM fields
  • Addresses the under-representation of low-income students in STEM programs due to financial constraints and competing graduation requirements in large urban school districts
  • Establishes a programmatic connection between STEM businesses in urban areas and school districts to mentor, develop, and train students interested in STEM careers
  • Amends the tax law by adding a new subdivision 49 to section 210-B

Legislative Description

Enacts the "urban science, technology, engineering and math (U-STEM) mentor volunteer program for youth act".

Last Action

referred to ways and means

6/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/15/2016
Rules6/8/2016
Investigations and Government Operations1/27/2016

Full Bill Text

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