NY A04485

Establishes the NYS Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Program in education law, providing eligible students with a six-year academic program combining high school courses, college-level courses leading to a post-secondary degree, and career training with partnering employers

Requires partnerships between school districts or BOCES, at least one not-for-profit higher education institution offering an associate's degree at no cost to students, and regional employers or healthcare providers who agree to give program completers first consideration for jobs

Prioritizes funding for previously funded P-TECH programs and new applicants that serve economically disadvantaged and academically at-risk students who may not successfully complete high school or enroll in college

Allows grant funds to be used for program staffing, curriculum development, student recruitment, professional development, equipment purchases (up to 10%), transportation, tuition for credit-bearing college courses, and partnership coordination

Authorizes the commissioner to take corrective action against programs failing to meet benchmarks, including enrollment limitations, contract termination, program closure, or requiring teach-out agreements to transfer students to other approved P-TECH programs