NY A00311

Requires the Commissioner of Education to establish mandatory literacy, career readiness, and financial literacy programs for pre-kindergarten through third grade students in every school district

Annual literacy assessments must place students into categories of above, at, or below grade level, with two proposed improvement plans created annually for students at or below grade level

Monthly career readiness activities must introduce students to different occupations through guest speakers, career fairs, and industry site visits, emphasizing the connection between attendance, academics, and career goals

Monthly financial literacy seminars must cover topics including saving money, entrepreneurship, banking accounts, personal budgeting, and the relationship between spending and debt

Takes effect immediately upon passage