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NY S09397
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Ramos
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AI Summary
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Establishes an educator development workforce initiative under the Commissioner of Labor to support registered apprenticeships and retention strategies for educators serving children from birth through graduation
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Authorizes contracts with EDHUBNY, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with required performance measures, reporting requirements, fiscal controls, and state comptroller audits with 6-year record retention
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Supports up to 750 apprentices statewide with wage offsets, tuition assistance, support services, and certification guidance for educators and child-serving professionals
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Eligible participants include school districts, BOCES, teacher centers, higher education institutions, early childhood providers, and workforce development organizations
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Appropriates $50 million from the general fund, with a report on outcomes, expenditures, and workforce impact due to the Governor and Legislature by December 31, 2027; takes effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Establishes an educator development workforce for the purpose of contracting with EDHUBNY, a nonprofit organization, for support of New York's educator workforce; authorizes the workforce to contract with EDHUBNY including performance measures, reporting requirements, and fiscal controls; authorizes collaboration with other state agencies; provides for an appropriation of $50 million.
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE
3/9/2026