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- Referred to education
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Relates to providing funding for transitional programs for students from English-speaking Caribbean countries
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor J. Gary Pretlow
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BILL NUMBER:S4025
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to funding for programs to assist students transitioning from the English-speaking countries of the Caribbean
Purpose or general idea of bill
To create transitional programs for students from English-speaking coun- tries of the Caribbean who do not qualify for programs for limited English proficiency. School districts in cities having populations in excess of sixty-five thousand inhabitants upon application to the commissioner therefore, and within amounts appropriated for such purpose, shall be eligible for grants to fund programs conducts by such districts which are designed and intended for the purpose of aiding the cultural and academic transition of students from English-speaking coun- tries of the Caribbean into schools in New York State.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill will be effective for City School districts in cities having populations in excess of sixty-five thousand inhabitants upon applica- tion to the commissioner therefore, and within amounts appropriated for such purpose, shall be eligible for grants to fund programs conducted by such districts which are designed and intended for the purpose of aiding the cultural and academic transition of students from English-speaking countries of the Caribbean. Such programs shall provide support and additional instruction to facilitate the adjustment of such and immi- grant students who do not qualify for programs for limited English proficiency. Such districts shall file a plan with the commissioner which shall detail procedures for identifying pupils who have recently immigrated from English-speaking Caribbean countries and detailing services to be provided for such students. Preference shall be given to programs providing instruction, support and services to students who received limited or interrupted formal education in their country of origin. The commissioner shall adopt regulations for the implementation of this grant program.
Justification
This bill seeks to assist English-speaking Caribbean students who require extra help in transitioning into New York State Schools but do not qualify for programs for limited English proficiency, in school districts of cities having populations in excess of sixty-five thousand inhabitants. These programs will provide support and additional instruc- tion to facilitate the adjustment for such immigrant students.
Prior legislative history
S.7495 of 2008
04/10/08 REFERRED TO EDUCATION S.687 of 2011 01/05/11 REFERRED TO EDUCATION 01/04/12 REFERRED TO EDUCATION 01/09/13 REFERRED TO EDUCATION 01/08/14 REFERRED TO EDUCATION
Fiscal implications
Unknown at present time.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of July next succeeding the date on which it shall become a law.
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