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- Referred to education
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1279
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to education
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the salary of certain teachers providing instruction in career and technical education to school age students
Purpose
To provide adequate funding at BOCES component school districts for career and technical education teachers
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the education law relating to salaries for teachers providing instruction in career and technical education to school age students for the 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021 school years.
Section 2 provides the effective date.
Justification
This bill improves resources and programming for career and technical education to school ate students. New York State provides aid to school districts to help them pay for services that they purchase from BOCES, including teachers for instruction in career and technical education. There is, however, a cap on teacher salaries which has not been increased since 1991. Since then, New York has highlighted career and technical education as a priority for preparing students for work and college in the 21st century. This bill updates aid to match the state's educational priorities in BOCES component school districts.
The expansion of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs is essential. For many students, CTE offers the most promising pathway to career success. Funding and reimbursement structures, particularly BOCES and Special Services Aids, needs improvement and expansion so that all students may benefit from its programs. By facilitating broader investments and public-private partnerships in these areas, we can present an integrated career and technical curriculum to students.
As stated, the current aid formula for BOCES CTE programs has not changed since 1990. The state only provides aid for the first $30,000 of a BOCES instructor's salary. This has the effect of reducing state support for CTE programs and shifting the costs to local schools. What results is the underinvestment of high-quality programs that provide students with the skills employers demand. According to SED, more than 90% of CTE students graduate with a Regents diploma, some with Advanced Designation. By increasing the aidable salary for all CTE programs this bill will significantly improve CTE services and programs to students.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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