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NY A06548
Bill
Status
4/17/2023
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 13-member task force on educator diversity in New York state, appointed by the governor (5 members), temporary president of the senate (4 members), and speaker of the assembly (4 members)
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Task force shall study barriers preventing students of color from entering or remaining in teaching, recruitment and retention efforts, mentorship programs, "grow your own" initiatives, scholarships, pathways for teachers of color to become school leaders, and state education department diversity reports
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Members must be appointed within 30 days of the act's effective date, will receive no compensation but are reimbursed for necessary expenses, and shall designate one member as chair
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Task force must submit findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the governor and legislature by December 31, 2024
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Act takes effect immediately and expires January 31, 2025
Legislative Description
Establishes a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on the presence of educator diversity in the state, state actions taken to promote educator diversity, and how the state can encourage new initiatives to enhance and promote educator diversity in New York; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Last Action
referred to education
1/3/2024