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NY A04337
Bill
Status
2/14/2023
Primary Sponsor
Aileen Gunther
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AI Summary
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Requires the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to work with state and city university boards of trustees to establish a direct service professional credit and career ladder tuition assistance grant program
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Creates two community college programs: a direct service professional credit program providing certificate training, and a career ladder program leading to an associate's degree in health/human services or related certificate programs in community residence management or developmental disabilities
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Establishes a tuition assistance grant program providing up to 50 percent of tuition costs for direct support professionals employed by developmental disabilities agencies and enrolled at least part-time at state-operated community colleges
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Requires certified provider agencies to reimburse community colleges for one-half of the training or tuition costs upon successful completion of either program by their employees
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Takes effect immediately and applies to academic semesters, quarters and classroom hours beginning January 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Establishes a direct service professional credit and career ladder tuition assistance grant program to develop training programs and improve existing workforce development programs for the purpose of training direct support professionals and establishing a career ladder for individuals working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/3/2024