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This bill creates a task force to study and recommend ways to increase educator diversity in New York State.
Why it matters
Focuses on identifying barriers. that prevent students and teachers of color from entering and staying in the teaching profession, aiming to address systemic issues affecting diversity.
Explores recruitment, retention, and mentorship strategies. specifically designed for educators of color, which could lead to more effective support and professional development within schools.
Considers ‘grow your own’ and scholarship initiatives. to encourage students of color to pursue teaching careers, potentially creating a more representative and relatable educator workforce for New York’s diverse student population.
Addresses pathways for teachers of color to advance into leadership roles. , which may influence school culture, policy-making, and foster more inclusive educational environments at all levels.
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Create Educator Diversity Task Force
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8355
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
June 15, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. ARROYO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to establish a task force on educator diversity in New York state; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Task force on educator diversity in New York state. There is hereby established a task force on educator diversity in New York state. The purpose of the task force shall be to conduct a comprehensive study on the presence of educator diversity, state actions taken to promote educator diversity in New York state, and how New York state can encourage new initiatives to enhance and promote educator diversity, including but not limited to:
(a) barriers which prevent students of color from entering the teaching profession, or remaining in the teaching profession;
(b) recruitment and retention efforts;
(c) mentorship programs for current educators of color;
(d) initiatives aimed at encouraging students of color to enter the teaching profession, also known as 'grow your own' initiatives;
(e) scholarship opportunities for students of color who are interested in entering the teaching profession; and
(f) initiatives that encourage teachers of color to become school leaders and administrators.
§ 2. a. The task force shall consist of thirteen members to be appointed as follows: (i) five people appointed by the governor; (ii) four people appointed by the temporary president of the senate; and (iii) four people appointed by the speaker of the assembly.
b. The members of the task force shall designate one of the appointees as the chair of the task force. All appointments of members of the task force shall be made no later than thirty days after the effective date
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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of this act. Any vacancy shall be filled by the appointing authority. The members of the task force shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be allowed their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties pursuant to this act.
§ 3. The task force shall make a report to the governor and legislature of its findings, conclusions and recommendations on or before December 31, 2020.
§ 4. This act shall take effect immediately, and shall expire and be deemed repealed January 31, 2021.
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