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NY S06879
Bill
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Ramos
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AI Summary
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Establishes the New York Youth Climate Corps as an office within the New York Commission on National and Community Service to create climate-related service opportunities for young adults aged 18-25, with emphasis on disadvantaged communities
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Requires the Corps to develop a service-learning program providing training in leadership skills, environmental stewardship, civic engagement, and exposure to climate-related career and educational pathways
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Creates an advisory board including representatives from the Commission on National and Community Service, Department of Environmental Conservation, Parks Department, Housing and Community Renewal, Department of Labor, and a labor organization appointee
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Expands eligibility for Empire State Apprenticeship Tax Credits to Youth Climate Corps employers, providing $5,000-$7,000 per apprentice annually depending on year of apprenticeship
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Amends the Environmental Bond Act of 2022 to authorize the Commission on National and Community Service to receive and distribute grants to approved host sites including non-profits, public agencies, educational institutions, labor organizations, and Indian tribes
Legislative Description
Establishes the New York youth climate corps to support and grow climate-related service opportunities for young adults with the objective of building low-carbon and climate-resilient communities, ecosystems, and economies while providing education, workforce development, and career pathways to service members, with a focus on disadvantaged communities.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
3/10/2026