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NY S01988

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Education Law by adding Section 115 to establish conventions for underrepresented educators
  • Defines "underrepresented educators" as teachers or administrators who participated in programs including Grow Your Own initiatives, My Brother's Keeper, teacher opportunity corps, higher education opportunity programs, or similar initiatives
  • Requires the Commissioner of Education to annually convene a statewide convention for underrepresented educators to discuss experiences, best practices, and provide networking and mentorship opportunities
  • Requires the Commissioner to provide at least five regional conventions annually within each geographic region of the state for the same purposes
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Directs the commissioner to convene statewide and regional conventions to bring together underrepresented educators annually to discuss experiences, best practices, and afford for networking, mentorship opportunities, and support.

Last Action

referred to education

2/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Education2/5/2024
Finance1/23/2024
Education1/3/2024
Education2/13/2023
Rules2/7/2023
Education1/18/2023

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