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NY A06122
Bill
Status
4/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Brian Curran
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AI Summary
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Establishes an after-school challenge program under the Commissioner of Education to provide schools with matching funds for privately raised donations to support after-school programs.
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Each school district is eligible to receive a maximum of $50,000 annually in state matching funds beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.
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Funded programs must provide affordable, low-cost after-school care for grades 1-8 that operate until at least 6:00 p.m., with priority given to curriculum-based or community service programs.
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Matching contributions must come from non-state and non-federal sources, including individual and business donations and in-kind contributions received after January 1, 2024.
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Commissioner must report on the program's success by July 1, 2026; the act takes effect July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Creates an after-school challenge program to provide schools with up to $50,000 in matching funds for resources raised in private donations to support after-school programs which are curriculum based or community service programs.
Last Action
held for consideration in education
5/8/2024