NY A06393

Department of Labor must produce a report within 180 days on summer youth employment programs funded by state, federal, and local appropriations, in consultation with Education, OTDA, OCFS, and other relevant entities.

Report must identify total available jobs for youth, job types, educational and professional experience gained, career paths, and participant outcomes across all pre-existing programs.

Report must evaluate unmet demand by analyzing application totals and other indicators, and assess current admission standards including income and geographic restrictions across state regions.

Report must examine whether current funding streams could be increased, identify available federal or private funding sources, and assess the impact of additional state funding on applicant opportunities.

Report must analyze how current and previous minimum wage rates affect job placement opportunities and determine if additional funding is needed to maintain available spots.

Department must distribute report to Senate Temporary President, Assembly Speaker, and committee chairs on labor, social services, and children and families; report also made available on Department website.

Act takes effect immediately and expires one year after enactment.