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NY A02152
Bill
Status
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Khaleel Anderson
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AI Summary
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Establishes a youth employment immersion program administered by local social services districts under the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance for economically disadvantaged residents ages 16-24 who have not completed post-secondary education
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Requires at least 80% of participants' program time be spent in paid employment building transferable skills, with up to 20% devoted to education and employment readiness activities such as GED programs, workforce training, certifications, or job placement services
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Allows participants to enroll for one year with the option to re-apply annually until they age out of eligibility
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Provides employers with wage subsidies of up to one-third of gross wages for up to one year when hiring program participants
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Compensates participants at a rate equal to 265% of the federal poverty line and exempts this income from public assistance calculations
Legislative Description
Establishes a full year youth and young adult employment immersion program under the office of temporary and disability assistance for persons aged sixteen to twenty-four who have an income below two hundred sixty-five percent of the federal poverty line.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/7/2026