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NY S02657
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Bilingual Teachers of Tomorrow" program to recruit and retain certified bilingual teachers in public schools experiencing bilingual teacher shortages
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Awards competitive grants to school districts based on the magnitude of their bilingual teacher shortage, fiscal capacity, and number of new bilingual teachers they plan to hire
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Provides recruitment incentive awards of $10,000 annually to eligible bilingual certified teachers, renewable for up to 3 additional years (maximum $40,000 total), in exchange for one year of service per award
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Caps any single school district from receiving more than 60% of total program funds and prohibits state funds from supplanting existing local teacher recruitment efforts
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Requires the commissioner to submit an annual report by November 1st analyzing program effectiveness, including grant amounts, uses, and number of awards by type
Legislative Description
Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program to attract and retain bilingual, certified teachers in schools with a bilingual teacher shortage; provides for grants and procedures for applying for such grants and eligibility requirements for fund distribution.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
1/28/2026