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NY S08502
Bill
Status
2/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Roxanne Persaud
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AI Summary
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Establishes a pilot grant program administered by the NYC Department of Education chancellor to provide competitively awarded grants to public schools serving kindergarten through grade 12 that are eligible for Title I federal funding.
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Grants fund installation of laundry equipment and facilities for use by students and parents or guardians of students.
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Priority consideration given to schools where significant percentages of students reside in emergency housing and/or experience frequent absenteeism due to lack of clean clothing.
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Requires the chancellor to submit a report 18 months after the law's effective date to the governor, legislative leaders, and education committee chairs, including data on schools awarded and denied funding, student enrollment at each school, and absenteeism/attendance comparisons.
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Takes effect July 1 following the date the bill becomes law.
Legislative Description
Establishes a grant program for New York city's public K-12 schools which are eligible for support provided under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, for the purposes of installing laundry equipment for facilities for use by students and parents or guardians of students.
Last Action
REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION
2/6/2024