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Creates the general equivalency degree assistance pilot program; repealer
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Al Graf
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BILL NUMBER:S4599
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to establishing the general equivalency degree assistance pilot program; and making an appropriation therefor; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill establishes a pilot program in Suffolk County that would allow individuals to study for the general equivalence degree (GED) on their own.
Summary of specific provisions
Section One adds a new section § 6311 to the education law, which authorizes the board of trustees of the Suffolk County Community College to establish a pilot program for online education for those studying to obtain a GED. The program establishes an interactive website with a curriculum, recommended course of study, quizzes and practice tests and links to other tutorial programs. This section also mandates the board of trustees to set tuition and develop and implement the curriculum of such a program. The board of trustees is also responsible for the maintenance of the website, with certain requirements laid out in this section. Section Two directs the board of trustees of Suffolk County Community College to undertake a study on the effectiveness of the program and the effect the program had on increasing the number of GEDs attained by high school drop outs. At the conclusion of this study, the board shall prepare recommendations for the Governor and the legislature concerning statewide implementation of such a program. Section Three appropriates one hundred thousand dollars from the general fund to the credit of the state purposes fund to carry out this act. Section Four is the effective date.
Justification
In response to historically high dropout rates in schools, this legislation seeks to pilot a state funded program that, if successful in Suffolk County. could be implemented statewide. This program would make it easier for GED candidates to prepare for the examination. enhancing their chances of passing and attaining their GED. If successful, programs like these could be established in other public community colleges across New York. This would serve as a remedy to the problems in communities that result from large populations of individuals without high school equivalency degrees, including unemployment and poverty.
Prior legislative history
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Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of September next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law. This act shall expire 5 years after such effective date when upon such a date the provisions of this act shall be deemed repealed.
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