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NY S09001
Bill
Status
9/23/2020
Primary Sponsor
Susan Serino
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AI Summary
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Local workforce development boards must convene annually with stakeholders to identify economic sectors with growth potential and assess where women are historically underrepresented, designated as "sectors for growth and enhanced representation"
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Boards shall develop free educational pathways in grades 9-12 through BOCES, community colleges, or other entities leading to careers in identified sectors, with entities eligible for reimbursement
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Eligible female students graduating from New York high schools during or after the 2021-2022 academic year may receive a $1,000 annual award to pursue associate or bachelor degrees in identified sectors
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Award recipients must work full-time in an identified sector within New York state for a number of years equal to the duration of awards received, or the award converts to a student loan with interest
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Award eligibility requires full-time enrollment at New York institutions of higher education or in certification/designation programs, with awards available for up to four years of undergraduate study
Legislative Description
Relates to the identification of sectors of the local and regional economy with anticipated growth and/or potential for future growth and the assessment of underrepresentation of women in such sectors; establishes the New York State underrepresented women's incentive award.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
9/23/2020