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Increases the cap on the credit for contributions to certain funds for contributions to the SUNY Impact Foundation from ten million dollars to twenty million dollars.
Establishes the Black history preservation commission to ensure the documentation and preservation of Black history in New York state within the state university of New York.
Lowers the voting age to 16 years; requires that students receive education in civics and be given the opportunity to register to vote in the classroom.
Relates to certain discriminatory practices; relates to the qualification of professionals in education; provides for the tolling of certain statutes of limitations; provides a private cause of action for a person who is qualified for a public contract who has been deprived of equal opportunity to such public contract.
Bill A 2385 requires school districts with 25% or more students attending nonpublic schools to stop providing certain services (like special education, transportation, or counseling) directly to those students. Instead, nonpublic schools must provide these services themselves and submit electronic certifications to the state education commissioner for approval. The state will cover approved costs for these services, and the commissioner can review and correct any service delivery. This applies to all school years starting July 2025.
Increases the per student rate of empire state after school program and advantage after school program grants; requires future per student rates to be modified accounting for any minimum wage adjustments.
Provides for the employment of school nurses for the inspection of pupils attending certain public schools; relates to school districts and boards of cooperative educational services.
Provides that the East Ramapo central school district shall be eligible to receive an apportionment of funds to be used for services and expenses; directs certain reports to be submitted.
Expands eligibility for the tuition assistance program by restoring eligibility to graduate students; makes optional semesters, quarters or terms eligible for awards.
Requires school districts to establish a language assistance program for limited English proficient parents of students; requires record keeping and annual reporting; permits districts to jointly establish such programs.
