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NY A10196
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Harry Bronson
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Allocates funding to support up to 750 apprentices statewide, including wage offsets, tuition assistance, support services, and certification guidance
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Requires EDHUBNY to submit a report to the Governor and legislative leaders by December 31, 2027, detailing outcomes, expenditures, workforce impact, and geographic distribution
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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