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NY A02625
Bill
Status
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Cunningham
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AI Summary
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Establishes a high impact tutoring grant program administered by the Department of Education to fund tutoring programs for low-income and underserved students addressing COVID-19 pandemic learning loss
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Public schools, school districts, and charter schools may apply individually or jointly for grants by submitting program plans detailing implementation strategies and demonstrating student need
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High impact tutoring program elements include groups of four or fewer students, the same tutor throughout the school year, minimum three sessions per week during school hours, and data-driven progress monitoring with interim assessments
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Grant funds may be used for hiring tutors, providing stipends to paraprofessionals and retired teachers, developing curriculum, renting tutoring space, and covering administrative expenses
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Local education providers must submit annual reports to the department including student participation data, program outcomes, and grant expenditures, with the department submitting summarized reports to legislative education committees by July 1st each year
Legislative Description
Establishes a pilot program to provide grants to local education providers to implement high-impact tutoring programs prioritizing low-income or underserved students to address student learning loss or unfinished learning resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026