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This bill allows the establishment of senior citizen extension schools offering educational and recreational programs for people over sixty.
Why it matters
Expands educational and recreational opportunities for seniors. By authorizing special extension schools, this bill aims to meet the unique interests and needs of people over sixty, supporting lifelong learning and social engagement well beyond traditional retirement age.
Addresses health and welfare for older adults. The inclusion of health, welfare, and recreational courses could help seniors stay mentally and physically active, potentially reducing social isolation and improving overall well-being.
Increases flexibility in program locations. Allowing these schools to be set up at adult education centers, senior centers, housing projects with large senior populations, or other suitable places means programs can be brought closer to where seniors live, making access easier and more equitable.
Empowers local school boards. By giving school districts the authority to designate locations and establish these programs, the law enables communities to tailor offerings to the specific needs and interests of their senior populations.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5447
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 9, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. WEPRIN -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to availability of adult education programs for the elderly
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 4604 of the education law is amended by adding a new paragraph d to read as follows:
d. Senior citizen extension schools providing instruction in subjects specified in paragraphs a, b and c of this subdivision as well as other courses and activities of special interest relating to the health, welfare, and recreational needs of persons over sixty years of age. Such senior citizen extension schools may be established and maintained either at existing day and evening schools for adults, at centers for senior citizens, at housing projects or developments wherever a substantial number of dwelling units are occupied by persons over sixty years of age or at such other suitable place or places as may be designated by the board of education of such school district.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD09531-01-7
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