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NY A10196

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Harry Bronson

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes an educator development workforce initiative under the Commissioner of Labor to support registered apprenticeships and retention strategies for educators serving children from birth through high school graduation

  • Authorizes contracts with EDHUBNY, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to administer apprenticeship programs, grow-your-own educator pathways, strategic staffing initiatives, and credentialing pathways for career changers

  • Allocates funding to support up to 750 apprentices statewide, including wage offsets, tuition assistance, support services, and certification guidance

  • Requires EDHUBNY to submit a report to the Governor and legislative leaders by December 31, 2027, detailing outcomes, expenditures, workforce impact, and geographic distribution

  • Appropriates $50 million from the general fund, effective January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Establishes an educator development workforce for the purpose of contracting with EDHUBNY, a nonprofit organization, for support of New York's child serving and educator workforce; authorizes the workforce to contract with EDHUBNY including performance measures, reporting requirements, and fiscal controls; authorizes collaboration with other state agencies; provides for an appropriation of $50 million.

Last Action

print number 10196a

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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