A 2152 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes a full year youth and young adult employment immersion program

Summary

Establishes a full year youth employment immersion pilot program for eligible youths and young adults between the ages of 16 and 24; directs the office of temporary and disability assistance to establish a youth or young adult employment immersion pilot program in 3 local social services districts, with one being located in the city of New York.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

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Governor

Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Mar 31, 2026

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A2152 → A2152A · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to convert a permanent youth employment program into a 24-month pilot program limited to three specific social services districts, including New York City. The eligibility criteria were tightened to exclude individuals in post-secondary education and clarify requirements for high school enrollment or graduation. Additionally, the time split between education/training and paid work was adjusted, increasing the required paid work component from 80% to 75%.

Scope change

The program scope was reduced from a statewide initiative to a pilot program restricted to exactly three local social services districts.

SCOPE

Changed the program from a permanent statewide initiative to a pilot program limited to three specific social services districts, with one required to be in New York City.

TIMELINE

Added a requirement that the pilot must be operational within 9 months and run for a minimum of 24 months.

ELIGIBILITY

Updated eligibility to explicitly exclude individuals currently enrolled in post-secondary education or trade schools, and added specific conditions for high school students (must remain enrolled) and graduates.

REQUIREMENT

Adjusted the program time split: education and readiness activities must now be up to 25% of time (previously 20%), while paid employment must be at least 75% of time (previously 80%).

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'Professional and transferable skills' to include collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and self-advocacy.

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 2152A

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO SOCIAL SERVICES

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

lower

Jan 15, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors