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NY S02126

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

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

  • Mandates at least five regional conventions annually across different geographic areas of New York State for the same purposes

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

  • Grants the commissioner discretion to determine the time and location of 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

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/28/2026
Education1/7/2026
Education2/12/2025
Education1/15/2025

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