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NY A10598
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alicia Hyndman
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AI Summary
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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
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Mandates at least five regional conventions annually across New York State's geographic regions with the same purposes as the statewide convention
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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
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Grants the commissioner authority to select the time and location for all conventions
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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