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NY S07995
Bill
Status
7/22/2020
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Education shall conduct a study on literacy advocacy programs statewide, including the Newburgh Armory Unity Center Literacy Education Advocacy Partnership (NAUC LEAP), to evaluate their effectiveness in helping students read at grade level and score proficiently on grade 3-8 English language arts assessments.
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Commissioner shall develop recommendations and best practices for replicating literacy advocacy programs throughout the state and report findings to the Governor, Senate Temporary President, and Speaker of the Assembly within one year.
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Commissioner shall establish a statewide literacy education advocacy program within one year to provide additional literacy instruction for grade 3-8 students, which will be optional for school districts.
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The program shall foster collaborative relationships among not-for-profit organizations serving urban children, youth, and families, and make available a list of participating organizations to implement community-valued programs.
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Act takes effect immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Creates a state-wide literacy education advocacy program modelled after the Newburgh Armory Unity Center Literacy Education Advocacy Partnership; and to study the viability of the Newburgh Armory Unity Center Literacy Education Advocacy Partnership.
Last Action
referred to education
7/22/2020