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History
- Referred to higher education
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 55–7
- Amended on third reading (t) 7968a
- Ordered to third reading cal.1282
- Referred to rules
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Relates to recommendations by the Regional State University of New York Community College Councils on regional workforce needs and student employment rates upon graduation
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Michele Titus
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to recommendations by the Regional State University of New York Community College Councils on regional workforce needs and student employment rates upon graduation
Purpose of the bill
To structure, or restructure, certificate or degree programs at community colleges so as to more successfully place graduates of such programs in jobs.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 requires the board of trustees of the community colleges to consult with the regional community college councils to create new degree or certificate programs, or restructure old ones, in order to more successfully place future students with jobs.
In doing so, the councils shall use predictive workforce data and consult with regional businesses and make recommendations to the board of trustees on how best to (re)structure such degree or certificate programs to meet industry needs.
Section 2 Establishes the effective date.
Justification
Every year many jobs in New York go unfilled because community colleges and industry have a disconnect between what the colleges teach and what skills industry needs entry-level workers to have. This bill seeks to close that gap by aligning the skills taught in certificate or degree programs at community colleges and the needs of industry.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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