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NY S06136
Bill
Status
3/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
Iwen Chu
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AI Summary
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Amends Education Law Section 3602 to allow public libraries to access Employment Preparation Education (EPE) funds for providing adult literacy instruction and related services.
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Requires the Commissioner of Education to set aside $1 million annually through a competitive grant process for public libraries providing these services.
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Allocates no less than half of the annual $1 million appropriation ($500,000 minimum) to public libraries serving populations of one million or more.
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Authorizes the Commissioner to establish rules and regulations necessary to implement this grant program.
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Takes effect April 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Enables public libraries to access employment preparation education (EPE) funds to provide adult literacy education; sets aside one million dollars to be awarded through a competitive grant process; provides that half of such appropriation shall be set aside for libraries serving a population of one million or more.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
5/22/2024