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NY A10598

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alicia Hyndman

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Education to convene one statewide convention annually for underrepresented educators to share experiences, best practices, and access networking and mentorship opportunities

  • Mandates at least five regional conventions annually across New York State's geographic regions with the same purposes as the statewide convention

  • Defines "underrepresented educators" as teachers or administrators who participate or participated in programs including Grow Your Own initiatives, My Brother's Keeper, Teacher Opportunity Corps, Higher Education Opportunity Program, or Education Opportunity Program

  • Grants the commissioner authority to select the time and location for all conventions

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Directs the commissioner to convene statewide and regional conventions to bring together underrepresented educators annually to discuss experiences, best practices, and afford for networking, mentorship opportunities, and support.

Last Action

referred to education

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/13/2026

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