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Establishes a parent and student training center within the City University of New York
In Senate Committee · Education · Sponsor Shirley L. Huntley
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BILL NUMBER:A9159
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to estab- lishing a parent and student training center within the City University of New York
Purpose
Adds section 2590-v to the Education Law to create parent and student training centers operated by the City University of New York for all five boroughs. The parent and student training centers will design and implement programs for parental engagement within public schools, by conducting training and support programs for parents to increase their capacity to participate in school governance. The centers will also conduct outreach to increase parental diversity in school governance, assist parents and students in interacting with city school personal and developing an understanding of the New York Department of Education. Priority in designing and implementing programs will be given to schools with low academic achievement or with a high density of English language learning students.
Justification
When parent participation is facilitated, there is a notable difference in how parents involve themselves in their children's education and schools. While it is well documented that parental involvement makes a difference in a child's education, New York City does not have an aggressive model to support parental participation. The parent and student training centers established by this bill are necessary to advance and facilitate parental engagement, especially in families with limited means. Many times parents don't know how to navi- gate the school system. The parent and student training center will provide parents with the know-how to become actively involved.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Local fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
Immediate.
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