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NY S05936
Bill
Status
3/23/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Establishes the office of the youth public advocate within the mayor's executive office, headed by a director appointed by the mayor
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Director shall establish, operate and maintain youth-related services including after-school programs, jobs, literacy programs, and youth internships
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Director shall receive complaints concerning city services, school services, and administrative actions of city agencies related to youth services
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Director shall coordinate multi-agency youth services and develop policies to increase summer employment, internships, educational opportunities, and high school admission, retention, and graduation rates
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All city agencies must cooperate with the office and provide requested information and assistance, subject to privacy and law enforcement confidentiality restrictions
Legislative Description
Establishes the office of the youth public advocate in the executive office of the mayor; provides that the office will operate and maintain youth-related services and programs, including but not limited to, after school programs, jobs, literacy programs and youth internships, and will develop and implement policies to increase summer employment, high school admission, retention and graduation rates.
Last Action
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1/5/2022