NY State Senate Bill 2017-S1131C

Senate Bill S1131C

2017-2018 Legislative Session

Relates to continuing the early college high school program and the pathways in technology early college high school program in this state; appropriation

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Jan 24, 2018	print number 1131c
Jan 24, 2018	amend and recommit to finance
Jan 03, 2018	referred to finance
May 31, 2017	print number 1131b
May 31, 2017	amend and recommit to finance
Feb 03, 2017	print number 1131a
Feb 03, 2017	amend and recommit to finance
Jan 06, 2017	referred to finance

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2017-S1131 - Details

Current Committee:: Senate Finance
Law Section:: Appropriations
Laws Affected:: Add §§6457 & 6458, Ed L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2015-2016: S7921
2019-2020: S1692

2017-S1131 - Summary

Relates to continuing the early college high school programs and the pathways in technology early college high school programs in this state; makes an appropriation therefor.

2017-S1131 - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S1131

 TITLE OF BILL :  An act to amend the education law, in relation to
continuing the early college high school program and the pathways in
technology early college high school program in this state; and making
an appropriation therefor

 PURPOSE OF THE BILL :

To preserve and continue the New York State early college high school
(ECHS) program and the New York State pathways in technology early
college high school (P-TECH) program in this state, which provides
various students, including those traditionally underrepresented in
postsecondary education, with the opportunity to access college-level
courses and college degree credits at the high school level with the
combined support of high school and college staff and resources, and
for the P-TECH programs, career training and employment in a highly
skilled job upon completion of the program.

 SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS :

Section 1 of the bill establishes the legislative intent of the bill.

Section 2 of the bill adds a new Education Law § 6457 to establish
grant awards for New York State's early college high school programs
comma acing in the 2016-2017 academic year. Subject to an

appropriation, the bill requires the Commissioner to allocate funds
for early college high school programs approved by the Commissioner in
accordance with the Commissioner's regulations and a request for
proposals process. The bill requires the Commissioner to prioritize
partnerships that demonstrate the willingness and capacity to serve
students who have been identified as economically disadvantaged and/or
academically at-risk for not successfully completing high school or
not enrolling in or succeeding in college. Priority shall also be
given to early college high school programs that were funded by the
department under a prior request for proposals process, based upon
demonstration of successful student outcomes as determined by the
commissioner in regulations. Eligible institutions shall file an
application for approval by the Commissioner in a timeframe and manner
prescribed by the Commissioner in regulations.

This section of the bill defines an eligible applicant as a New York
state school district with an approved early college high school
program with a partnership with a not-for-profit higher education
institution to offer college-level courses leading to the granting of
at least 24 college credits and up to a post-secondary degree or
diploma. It further defines an eligible student as a student who is
(i) a resident of the school district in which the early college high
school is located and is enrolled in such district; and (ii) is
registered to attend such high school for the academic years for which
the grant award is being sought.

The bill also requires that monies made available under this section
can only be spent for the following purposes: to provide additional
staffing for the early college high school program, including a
program director and college liaison; student recruitment activities;
to provide professional development to promote the early college high
school program, including cross-curriculum development between
secondary and post-secondary education partners to ensure curriculum
alignment that prepares students to succeed in college level courses
while in high school; academic and social support services to promote
college readiness and a college-going culture; transportation for
students to take courses and participate in activities at the partner
campus of the higher education partner; and tuition, books and fees;
provided however that tuition reimbursement shall only be allowable
for non-remedial, credit-bearing college courses.
It further provides that no funds awarded under this section shall be
made available to support the regular academic program of any
institution participating in this program.

Section 3 of the bill adds a new Education Law § 6458 to establish
grant awards for P-TECH programs. Subject to an appropriation, the
bill requires the Commissioner to allocate funds for P-TECH programs
approved by the commissioner in accordance with the Commissioner's
regulations. Funds must first be set aside for those approved P-TECH
programs that were funded under the previous request for proposals
process to fulfill any obligation to any cohort of students in such
program so they can obtain a cost-free associate degree. This will
ensure that those P-TECH programs fulfill their obligations to
students currently enrolled in those programs under a previous request
for proposals process. The commissioner shall then, subject to any
remaining appropriation, make grant awards to eligible applicants
through a new request for proposals process and shall prioritize
partnerships that demonstrate the willingness and capacity to serve
students who have been identified as economically disadvantaged or
academically disadvantaged and at-risk for not successfully completing
high school or not enrolling in or succeeding in college. Priority
shall also be given to P-TECH programs that were funded by the
department under, a prior request for proposals process based upon
demonstration of successful student outcomes, as determined by the
Commissioner's regulations.

This section defines an eligible applicant as a New York State school
district, which must serve as the fiscal agent. An eligible district
may work in cooperation with other school districts, a board of
cooperative educational services, or any combination of these entities
with a partnership that includes: (i) one or more New York State
nonprofit higher education institutions provided that at least one
institution offers an associate's degree linked to the goals of the
approved P-TECH program, and which awards the degree at no cost to the
student/family; and (ii) a regional New York State employer and/or
industry/entity/association that requires highly skilled employees
which will utilize the knowledge and skills obtained from the
secondary and postsecondary programs proposed under the application
and agrees to place students who successfully complete the program
first in line for a job.

Monies made available under this section can only be spent for the
following purposes: existing evidence-based and/or standards-based
curriculum that focuses on a career in science, technology,
engineering or math- related career area within a P-TECH program;
recruitment activities for eligible students; to provide professional
development to promote the P-TECH program, including cross-curriculum
development between partners and to ensure curriculum alignment that
prepares students to succeed in college level courses while in high
school and during career training; up to ten percent of funds awarded
under this section may be used for eligible applicants to purchase
equipment needed to upgrade existing programs or new equipment to
start a program; workshops and planning meetings between partners,
including counselors, parents, and college faculty, and business
leaders to support program sustainability and build awareness in the
regions of the benefits of having such programs; post-secondary
curriculum development that facilitates alignment and articulation
with secondary programs leading to college degrees and/or other
industry recognized credentials that meet the needs of employers;
service contracts between members of the partnership; transportation
for eligible students to take courses and participate in activities at
the partner campus of the higher education partner; and tuition, books
and fees; provided that tuition reimbursement will only be allowable
for non-remedial, credit-bearing college courses.


Section 4 of the bill provides a $35,000,000 appropriation to SED to
be appropriated as follows: $13,000,000 for payment of early college
high school grants and $23,000,000 for payment of grants to eligible
institutions for pathways in technology early college high school
programs.

Section 5 of the bill is the effective date.

 STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE BILL :

It is necessary to preserve and continue the New York State early
college high school program and the New York State P-TECH program in
this state which provide various students, including those
traditionally underrepresented in post-secondary education, with the
opportunity to access college-level courses and college degree credits
at the high school level with the combined support of high school and
college staff and resources, and for P-TECH programs, career training
and employment in a highly skilled job upon completion of the program.

The early college high school program not only increases student'
access to higher education, but also reduces potential costs for
students in completing college degrees by allowing them to either
complete a degree upon graduation from high school or to apply their
earned college credits towards an Associate's or Baccalaureate's
degree. This innovative program provides incentives to high school
students to proceed to college and to earn a college degree by
accelerating their overall completion of a degree. It also better
prepares them for college-level coursework, which, will in turn,
increase their academic performance. Ultimately, this program
increases graduation rates both at the high school and college levels,
especially for academically at-risk students.

The P-TECH program, through a public-private partnership, prepares
thousands of New York students for high-skill jobs of the future in
technology, manufacturing, healthcare and finance. The P-TECH program
provides students with a rigorous, relevant and cost-free high school
and college education and a workplace learning environment with
ongoing mentoring by professionals in the chosen career sector to
better prepare these students for successful careers. Students also
receive a commitment from the participating employer to be first in
line for consideration for a job following completion of the program.
Ultimately, this program increases graduation rates both at the high
school and college levels and provides essential career training for
academically at-risk, disadvantaged students, which at the completion
of the program leads these students to a skilled job.

It is also necessary to provide funding for these programs to ensure
that they continue in operation and continue to provide students with
these valuable services. Accelerating the completion of a student's
college degree at the high school level will result in a student
requiring less financial assistance (including tuition assistance or
TAP funds) to complete their degree at the post-secondary level.
These programs will ultimately result in significant cost-savings to
both the state and to families and therefore, are a great investment
of state funds.

It is also necessary to provide additional funding for the SED to
administer and evaluate these critical programs. These funds will
support program staff to supplement the oversight already being
provided to these programs, and ensure the timely and accurate
analysis of data to further enhance and validate these programs.

 BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS OF THE BILL :

The bill includes a $35,000,000 appropriation to expand early college
and pathways in technology early college high school programs. These
new funds would be used to fund existing programs and where there are
remaining funds to expand these programs throughout the state.

 PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :

2016 - S.7921 - Passed Senate

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
The bill would take effect immediately.

2017-S1131 - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   1131
 
                        2017-2018 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                              January 6, 2017
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  MARCELLINO  -- read twice and ordered printed, and
   when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance
 
 AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to continuing  the  early
   college  high  school  program  and  the  pathways in technology early
   college high school program in this state; and making an appropriation
   therefor
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  Legislative  intent.  The  legislature  hereby  finds and
 declares it necessary to preserve and continue the New York state  early
 college high school program and the New York state pathways in technolo-
 gy  early  college  high  school  program (P-TECH program) in this state
 which provide various students, including those traditionally  underrep-
 resented  in  post-secondary  education,  with the opportunity to access
 college-level courses and college degree  credits  at  the  high  school
 level  with  the  combined  support of high school and college staff and
 resources, and for P-TECH programs, career training and employment in  a
 highly skilled job upon completion of the program.
   The  early  college  high  school program not only increases students'
 access to  higher  education,  but  also  reduces  potential  costs  for
 students  in  completing  college  degrees  by  allowing  them to either
 complete a degree upon graduation from high school  or  to  apply  their
 earned college credits towards an associate's or baccalaureate's degree.
 This  innovative  program provides incentives to high school students to
 proceed to college and to earn a college degree  by  accelerating  their
 overall  completion  of  a  degree.  It  also  better  prepares them for
 college-level coursework, which, will in turn, increase  their  academic
 performance. Ultimately, this program increases graduation rates both at
 the  high school and college levels, especially for academically at-risk
 students.

  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD07446-01-7

 S. 1131                             2
 
   The P-TECH program, through  a  public-private  partnership,  prepares
 thousands  of  New  York  students  for high-skill jobs of the future in
 technology, manufacturing, healthcare and finance.  The  P-TECH  program
 provides  students  with  a rigorous, relevant and cost-free high school
 and  college education and a workplace learning environment with ongoing
 mentoring by professionals in the chosen career sector to better prepare
 these students for successful careers. Students also receive  a  commit-
 ment  from  the participating employer to be first in line for consider-
 ation for a job following completion of the  program.  Ultimately,  this
 program  increases  graduation rates both at the high school and college
 levels and provides essential career training for academically  at-risk,
 disadvantaged  students,  which  at  the completion of the program leads
 these students to a skilled job.
   The legislature hereby finds and  declares  it  necessary  to  provide
 funding for these programs to ensure that they continue in operation and
 continue to provide students with these valuable services.
   The  legislature also finds and declares it necessary to provide addi-
 tional funding for the state  education  department  to  administer  and
 evaluate these critical programs. These funds will support program staff
 to  supplement  the  oversight already being provided to these programs,
 and ensure the timely and accurate analysis of data to  further  enhance
 and validate these programs.
   § 2. The education law is amended by adding a new section 6457 to read
 as follows:
   §  6457.  GRANT  AWARDS  FOR  NEW YORK STATE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
 PROGRAMS. 1. SUBJECT TO AN APPROPRIATION, THE COMMISSIONER  SHALL  ALLO-
 CATE  FUNDS  AVAILABLE  FOR  EARLY  COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR THE
 PURPOSES OF INCREASING HIGH SCHOOL  GRADUATION  RATES  FOR  ACADEMICALLY
 AT-RISK, DISADVANTAGED AND/OR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS AND TO
 INCREASE  THEIR  PARTICIPATION  IN  POST-SECONDARY  EDUCATION  THROUGH A
 NETWORK OF EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS IN THE STATE.
   2. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION:
   A. "APPROVED EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM" MEANS A  FORMAL  PART-
 NERSHIP BETWEEN A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AT LEAST ONE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER
 EDUCATION,  APPROVED  BY  THE  COMMISSIONER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGU-
 LATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER AND THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS, WHICH
 PROVIDES ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN SUCH  PROGRAM  WITH  HIGH  SCHOOL
 COURSES  LEADING  TO  THE GRANTING OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND COLLEGE-
 LEVEL COURSES LEADING TO THE GRANTING OF AT  LEAST  TWENTY-FOUR  COLLEGE
 CREDITS  AND  UP  TO  A  POST-SECONDARY DEGREE OR DIPLOMA FROM A PARTNER
 INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION AT NO COST TO THE STUDENT  OR  STUDENT'S
 FAMILY.
   B.  "EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL" MEANS A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL THAT OFFERS
 AN APPROVED EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM TO ITS STUDENTS;
   C. "ELIGIBLE APPLICANT" MEANS A NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH AN
 APPROVED EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM WHICH PARTNERS  WITH  A  NOT-
 FOR-PROFIT  HIGHER  EDUCATION INSTITUTION TO OFFER COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES
 LEADING TO THE GRANTING OF AT LEAST TWENTY-FOUR COLLEGE CREDITS  AND  UP
 TO A POST-SECONDARY DEGREE OR DIPLOMA;
   D. "ELIGIBLE STUDENT" MEANS A STUDENT WHO:
   (I)  IS  A  RESIDENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH THE EARLY COLLEGE
 HIGH SCHOOL IS LOCATED AND IS ENROLLED IN SUCH SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND
   (II) IS REGISTERED TO ATTEND SUCH HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE  ACADEMIC  YEARS
 FOR WHICH THE GRANT AWARD IS BEING SOUGHT.

 S. 1131                             3

   3.  MONIES  MADE  AVAILABLE  UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE SPENT FOR THE
 FOLLOWING PURPOSES AS FURTHER PRESCRIBED  BY  THE  COMMISSIONER  IN  THE
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS:
   A.  TO  PROVIDE  ADDITIONAL STAFFING FOR THE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
 PROGRAM, INCLUDING A PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND COLLEGE LIAISON;
   B. STUDENT RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES;
   C. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO PROMOTE  THE  EARLY  COLLEGE
 HIGH  SCHOOL  PROGRAM,  INCLUDING  CROSS-CURRICULUM  DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN
 SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION  PARTNERS  TO  ENSURE  CURRICULUM
 ALIGNMENT  THAT  PREPARES  STUDENTS  TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES
 WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL;
   D. ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO PROMOTE  COLLEGE  READINESS
 AND A COLLEGE-GOING CULTURE;
   E.  TRANSPORTATION  FOR  STUDENTS  TO  TAKE COURSES AND PARTICIPATE IN
 ACTIVITIES AT THE PARTNER CAMPUS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNER; AND
   F. TUITION, BOOKS AND FEES; PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT  TUITION  REIMBURSE-
 MENT  SHALL  ONLY  BE ALLOWABLE FOR NON-REMEDIAL, CREDIT-BEARING COLLEGE
 COURSES.
   4. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL MAKE AWARDS TO ELIGIBLE  APPLICANTS  FOR  AN
 APPROVED EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM THROUGH A COMPETITIVE REQUEST
 FOR  PROPOSALS  PROCESS. THE FUNDING CYCLE FOR THIS PROGRAM SHALL BE FOR
 FIVE YEARS COMMENCING WITH  THE  TWO  THOUSAND  SEVENTEEN--TWO  THOUSAND
 EIGHTEEN  ACADEMIC  YEAR,  WITH  A NEW GRANT CYCLE COMMENCING EVERY FIVE
 YEARS. THE PROGRAM CYCLE SHALL BE SEPTEMBER FIRST TO AUGUST THIRTY-FIRST
 ANNUALLY.
   A. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL PRIORITIZE PARTNERSHIPS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE
 WILLINGNESS AND CAPACITY TO SERVE STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN  IDENTIFIED  AS
 ECONOMICALLY  DISADVANTAGED AND/OR ACADEMICALLY AT-RISK FOR NOT SUCCESS-
 FULLY COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL  OR  NOT  ENROLLING  IN  OR  SUCCEEDING  IN
 COLLEGE.
   B.  PRIORITY SHALL ALSO BE GIVEN TO EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
 THAT WERE FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT UNDER A PRIOR REQUEST  FOR  PROPOSALS
 PROCESS,  BASED  UPON  DEMONSTRATION  OF  SUCCESSFUL STUDENT OUTCOMES AS
 DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSIONER IN REGULATIONS.
   5. ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS SHALL FILE AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BY THE
 COMMISSIONER IN A TIMEFRAME AND MANNER PRESCRIBED BY  THE  COMMISSIONER,
 DEMONSTRATING  A  NEED FOR SUCH FUNDING, INCLUDING HOW THE FUNDING WOULD
 BE USED AND HOW MANY STUDENTS  WOULD  BE  ASSISTED  WITH  SUCH  FUNDING.
 SUCCESSFUL  APPLICANTS WILL BE FUNDED AS PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS.
   6. NO FUNDS PURSUANT TO  THIS  SECTION  SHALL  BE  MADE  AVAILABLE  TO
 SUPPORT  THE  REGULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF ANY INSTITUTION PARTICIPATING
 IN THIS PROGRAM, NOR SHALL FUNDS BE  PROVIDED  FOR  PROGRAMS  WHICH  ARE
 INCOMPATIBLE  WITH THE REGENTS PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF
 HIGHER EDUCATION IN THIS STATE.
   § 3. The education law is amended by adding a new section 6458 to read
 as follows:
   § 6458. GRANT AWARDS FOR PATHWAYS IN  TECHNOLOGY  EARLY  COLLEGE  HIGH
 SCHOOL  (P-TECH)  PROGRAMS.  1. SUBJECT TO AN APPROPRIATION, THE COMMIS-
 SIONER SHALL ALLOCATE THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR P-TECH  PROGRAMS  FOR  THE
 PURPOSES  OF PREPARING ELIGIBLE ACADEMICALLY AT-RISK AND/OR ECONOMICALLY
 DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS FOR HIGH-SKILL JOBS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO
 THOSE IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, HEALTHCARE AND
 FINANCE THROUGH A SIX-YEAR ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT COMBINES  HIGH  SCHOOL,
 COLLEGE AND CAREER TRAINING.
   2. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION:

 S. 1131                             4
 
   A. "APPROVED PATHWAYS IN TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (P-TECH)
 PROGRAM"  MEANS A NEW YORK STATE P-TECH PROGRAM, APPROVED BY THE COMMIS-
 SIONER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE  COMMISSIONER  AND  THE
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS, WHICH PROVIDES ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ENROLLED
 IN  SUCH  PROGRAM  WITH HIGH SCHOOL COURSES LEADING TO THE GRANTING OF A
 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES LEADING TO THE GRANTING OF
 A POST-SECONDARY DEGREE OR DIPLOMA AT A PARTNERING COLLEGE  APPROVED  BY
 THE DEPARTMENT AND CAREER TRAINING WITH AN ELIGIBLE PARTNERING EMPLOYER;
   B.  "ELIGIBLE APPLICANT" MEANS A NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHICH
 MUST SERVE AS THE FISCAL AGENT. THE ELIGIBLE APPLICANT MAY WORK IN COOP-
 ERATION WITH OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS, A BOARD OF COOPERATIVE  EDUCATIONAL
 SERVICES,  OR  ANY COMBINATION OF THESE ENTITIES WITH A PARTNERSHIP THAT
 INCLUDES:
   (I) ONE OR MORE NEW YORK STATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT HIGHER EDUCATION  INSTI-
 TUTIONS  PROVIDED  THAT  AT  LEAST ONE INSTITUTION OFFERS AN ASSOCIATE'S
 DEGREE (OR OTHER TWO-YEAR DEGREE THAT IS THE INDUSTRY STANDARD  FOR  THE
 TARGETED  JOBS)  LINKED TO THE GOALS OF THE APPROVED P-TECH PROGRAM, AND
 WHICH AWARDS THE DEGREE AT NO COST TO THE STUDENT/FAMILY; AND
   (II) A REGIONAL NEW YORK STATE EMPLOYER (OR  CONSORTIUM  OF  EMPLOYERS
 FROM  RELATED  SECTORS) AND/OR INDUSTRY/ENTITY/ASSOCIATION THAT REQUIRES
 HIGHLY SKILLED EMPLOYEES WHICH WILL UTILIZE  THE  KNOWLEDGE  AND  SKILLS
 OBTAINED  FROM  THE SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS PROPOSED UNDER
 THE APPLICATION AND AGREES TO PLACE STUDENTS WHO  SUCCESSFULLY  COMPLETE
 THE PROGRAM FIRST IN LINE FOR A JOB; AND
   C. "ELIGIBLE STUDENT" MEANS A STUDENT WHO:
   (I) IS A RESIDENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR A RESIDENT OF A COMPONENT
 DISTRICT  OF  A  CONSORTIUM  APPLICANT,  IN  WHICH THE P-TECH PROGRAM IS
 LOCATED AND IS ENROLLED IN SUCH SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND
   (II) IS REGISTERED TO ATTEND SUCH HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE  ACADEMIC  YEARS
 FOR WHICH THE GRANT AWARD IS BEING SOUGHT.
   3.  MONIES  MADE  AVAILABLE  UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE SPENT FOR THE
 FOLLOWING PURPOSES, AS FURTHER PRESCRIBED BY  THE  COMMISSIONER  IN  THE
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS:
   A.  EXISTING  EVIDENCE-BASED  AND/OR  STANDARDS  BASED CURRICULUM THAT
 FOCUSES ON A CAREER IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING OR  MATH-RELATED
 CAREER AREA WITHIN A P-TECH PROGRAM;
   B. RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS;
   C.  TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO PROMOTE THE P-TECH PROGRAM,
 INCLUDING CROSS-CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN PARTNERS  AND  TO  ENSURE
 CURRICULUM  ALIGNMENT THAT PREPARES STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE LEVEL
 COURSES WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL AND DURING CAREER TRAINING;
   D. UP TO TEN PERCENT OF FUNDS AWARDED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY  BE  USED
 FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO UPGRADE EXISTING
 PROGRAMS OR NEW EQUIPMENT TO START A PROGRAM;
   E. WORKSHOPS AND PLANNING MEETINGS BETWEEN PARTNERS, INCLUDING COUNSE-
 LORS,  PARENTS,  AND  COLLEGE  FACULTY,  AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO SUPPORT
 PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY AND BUILD AWARENESS IN THE REGIONS ON  THE  BENE-
 FITS OF HAVING SUCH PROGRAMS;
   F.  POST-SECONDARY  CURRICULUM  DEVELOPMENT THAT FACILITATES ALIGNMENT
 AND ARTICULATION WITH SECONDARY  PROGRAMS  LEADING  TO  COLLEGE  DEGREES
 AND/OR  OTHER  INDUSTRY  RECOGNIZED  CREDENTIALS  THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF
 EMPLOYERS;
   G. SERVICE CONTRACTS BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE PARTNERSHIP;
   H. TRANSPORTATION FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS TO TAKE  COURSES  AND  PARTIC-
 IPATE  IN ACTIVITIES AT THE PARTNER CAMPUS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION PART-
 NER; AND

 S. 1131                             5

   I. TUITION, BOOKS AND FEES; PROVIDED THAT TUITION REIMBURSEMENT  SHALL
 ONLY BE ALLOWABLE FOR NON-REMEDIAL, CREDIT-BEARING COLLEGE COURSES.
   4. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL MAKE GRANT AWARDS TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR
 AN APPROVED P-TECH PROGRAM.
   A.  FUNDS  MUST  FIRST BE SET ASIDE FOR THOSE APPROVED P-TECH PROGRAMS
 THAT WERE FUNDED UNDER THE PREVIOUS REQUEST FOR  PROPOSALS  PROCESS  FOR
 ANY  COHORT  OF  STUDENTS IN SUCH PROGRAM SO THEY CAN OBTAIN A COST-FREE
 ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE.
   B. THE COMMISSIONER MAY ALSO MAKE AWARDS TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR AN
 APPROVED P-TECH PROGRAM THROUGH  A  COMPETITIVE  REQUEST  FOR  PROPOSALS
 PROCESS.  THE  FUNDING  CYCLE  FOR THIS PROGRAM SHALL BE FOR SEVEN YEARS
 COMMENCING WITH THE TWO  THOUSAND  TWENTY-ONE--TWO  THOUSAND  TWENTY-TWO
 ACADEMIC  YEAR,  SUBJECT  TO  AN  APPROPRIATION,  WITH A NEW GRANT CYCLE
 COMMENCING EVERY SEVEN YEARS.
   C. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL PRIORITIZE PARTNERSHIPS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE
 WILLINGNESS AND CAPACITY TO SERVE STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN  IDENTIFIED  AS
 ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED OR ACADEMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AND AT-RISK FOR
 NOT  SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL OR NOT ENROLLING IN OR SUCCEED-
 ING IN COLLEGE.
   D. FOR AWARDS MADE UNDER A NEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS, PRIORITY
 SHALL ALSO BE GIVEN TO P-TECH PROGRAMS THAT WERE FUNDED BY  THE  DEPART-
 MENT  UNDER  A  PRIOR  REQUEST  FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS, BASED UPON DEMON-
 STRATION OF SUCCESSFUL STUDENT OUTCOMES AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSION-
 ER IN REGULATIONS.
   5. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS SHALL FILE AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL  BY  THE
 COMMISSIONER  IN  A TIMEFRAME AND MANNER PRESCRIBED BY THE COMMISSIONER,
 DEMONSTRATING A NEED FOR SUCH FUNDING, INCLUDING HOW THE  FUNDING  WOULD
 BE  USED  AND  HOW  MANY  STUDENTS  WOULD BE ASSISTED WITH SUCH FUNDING.
 SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE FUNDED  AS  PROVIDED  IN  ACCORDANCE  WITH
 REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER AND THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS.
   6.  NO  FUNDS  PURSUANT  TO  THIS  SECTION  SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO
 SUPPORT THE REGULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF ANY  INSTITUTION  PARTICIPATING
 IN  THIS  PROGRAM,  NOR  SHALL  FUNDS BE PROVIDED FOR PROGRAMS WHICH ARE
 INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE REGENTS PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT  OF
 HIGHER EDUCATION IN THIS STATE.
   §  4. The sum of thirty-five million dollars ($35,000,000), or so much
 thereof as may be necessary, is hereby  appropriated  to  the  education
 department  out  of any moneys in the state treasury general fund to the
 credit of the aid to localities/local assistance account, not  otherwise
 appropriated, as follows:
   a.  thirteen  million dollars for payment of grants to eligible insti-
 tutions for early college high school programs in  accordance  with  the
 provisions of section 6457 of the education law, as added by section two
 of  this  act. Such sum shall be payable on the audit and warrant of the
 state comptroller on vouchers certified or approved by the  commissioner
 of education, in the manner prescribed by law.
   b.  twenty-three  million  dollars  for  payment of grants to eligible
 institutions for  pathways  in  technology  early  college  high  school
 programs in accordance with the provisions of section 6458 of the educa-
 tion law, as added by section three of this act. Such sum shall be paya-
 ble on the audit and warrant of the state comptroller on vouchers certi-
 fied  or  approved  by  the  commissioner  of  education,  in the manner
 prescribed by law.
   § 5. This act shall take effect immediately.

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2017-S1131A - Details

Current Committee:: Senate Finance
Law Section:: Appropriations
Laws Affected:: Add §§6457 & 6458, Ed L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2015-2016: S7921
2019-2020: S1692

2017-S1131A - Summary

Relates to continuing the early college high school programs and the pathways in technology early college high school programs in this state; makes an appropriation therefor.

2017-S1131A - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S1131A

 TITLE OF BILL :  An act to amend the education law, in relation to
continuing the early college high school program and the pathways in
technology early college high school program in this state; and making
an appropriation therefor

 PURPOSE OF THE BILL :

To preserve and continue the New York State early college high school
(ECHS) program and the New York State pathways in technology early
college high school (P-TECH) program in this State, which provides
various students, including those traditionally underrepresented in
postsecondary education, with the opportunity to access college-level
courses and college degree credits at the high school level with the
combined support of high school and college staff and resources, and
for the P-TECH programs, career training and employment in a highly
skilled job upon completion of the program.

 SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS :

Section 1 of the bill establishes the legislative intent of the bill.

Section 2 of the bill adds a new Education Law § 6457 to establish
grant awards for New York State's early college high school programs
acting in the 2017-2018 academic year. Subject to an appropriation,

the bill requires the Commissioner to allocate funds for early college
high school programs approved by the Commissioner in accordance with
the Commissioner's regulations and a request for proposals process.
The bill requires the Commissioner to prioritize partnerships that
demonstrate the willingness and capacity to serve students who have
been identified as economically disadvantaged and/or academically
at-risk for not successfully completing high school or not enrolling
in or succeeding in college. Priority shall also be given to early
college high school programs that were funded by the Department under
a prior request for proposals process, based upon demonstration of
successful student outcomes as determined by the Commissioner in
regulations. Eligible institutions shall file an application for
approval by the Commissioner in a timeframe and manner prescribed by
the Commissioner in regulations.

This section of the bill defines an eligible applicant as a New York
State school district with an approved early college high school
program with a partnership with a not-for-profit higher education
institution to offer college-level courses leading to the granting of
at least 24 college credits and up to a post-secondary degree or
diploma or a not-for-profit educational institution that partners with
a school district. It further defines an eligible student as a student
who is (i) a resident of the school district in which the early
college high school is located and is enrolled in such district; and
(ii) is registered to attend such high school for the academic years
for which the grant award is being sought.

The bill also requires that monies made available under this section
can only be spent for the following purposes: to provide additional
staffing for the early college high school program, including a
program director and college liaison; student recruitment activities;
to provide professional development to promote the early college high
school program, including cross-curriculum development between
secondary and post-secondary education partners to ensure curriculum
alignment that prepares students to succeed in college level courses
while in high school; academic and social support services to promote
college readiness and a college-going culture; transportation for
students to take courses and participate in activities at the partner
campus of the higher education partner; and tuition, books and fees;

provided however that tuition reimbursement shall only be allowable
for non-remedial, credit-bearing college courses.

It further provides that no funds awarded under this section shall be
made available to support the regular academic program of any
institution participating in this program.

Section 3 of the bill adds a new Education Law § 6458 to establish
grant awards for P-TECH programs. Subject to an appropriation, the
bill requires the Commissioner to allocate funds for P-TECH programs
approved by the Commissioner in accordance with the Commissioner's
regulations. Funds must first be set aside for those approved P-TECH
programs that were funded under the previous request for proposals
process to fulfill any obligation to any cohort of students in such
program so they can obtain a cost-free associate degree. This will
ensure that those P-TECH programs fulfill their obligations to
students currently enrolled in those programs under a previous request
for proposals process. The Commissioner shall then, subject to any
remaining appropriation, make grant awards to eligible applicants
through a new request for proposals process and shall prioritize
partnerships that demonstrate the willingness and capacity to serve
students who have been identified as economically disadvantaged or
academically disadvantaged and at-risk for not successfully completing
high school or not enrolling in or succeeding in college. Priority
shall also be given to P-TECH programs that were funded by the
Department under, a prior request for proposals process based upon
demonstration of successful student outcomes, as determined by the
Commissioner's regulations.

This section defines an eligible applicant as a New York State school
district, which must serve as the fiscal agent. An eligible district
may work in cooperation with other school districts, a board of
cooperative educational services, or any combination of these entities
with a partnership that includes: (i) one or more New York State
nonprofit higher education institutions provided that at least one
institution offers an associate's degree linked to the goals of the
approved PI ECH program, and which awards the degree at no cost to the
student/family; and (ii) a regional New York State employer and/or
industry/entity/association that requires highly skilled employees
which will utilize the knowledge and skills obtained from the
secondary and postsecondary programs proposed under the application
and agrees to place students who successfully complete the program
first in line for a job.

Monies made available under this section can only be spent for the
following purposes: existing evidence-based and/or standards-based
curriculum that focuses on a career in science, technology,
engineering or math- related career area within a P-TECH program;
recruitment activities for eligible students; to provide professional
development to promote the P-TECH program, including cross-curriculum
development between partners and to ensure curriculum alignment that
prepares students to succeed in college level courses while in high
school and during career training; up to ten percent of funds awarded
under this section may be used for eligible applicants to purchase
equipment needed to upgrade existing programs or new equipment to
start a program; workshops and planning meetings between partners,
including counselors, parents, and college faculty, and business
leaders to support program sustainability and build awareness in the
regions of the benefits of having such programs; post-secondary
curriculum development that facilitates alignment and articulation
with secondary programs leading to college degrees and/or other
industry recognized credentials that meet the needs of employers;
service contracts between members of the partnership; transportation
for eligible students to take courses and participate in activities at
the partner campus of the higher education partner; and tuition, books

and fees; provided that tuition reimbursement will only be allowable
for non-remedial, credit-bearing college courses.

Section 4 of the bill provides a $35,000,000 appropriation to SED to
be appropriated as follows: $13,000,000 for payment of early college
high school grants and $23,000,000 for payment of grants to eligible
institutions for pathways in technology early college high school
programs.

Section 5 of the bill is the effective date.

 STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE BILL :

It is necessary to preserve and continue the New York State early
college high school program and the New York State P-TECH program in
this State which provide various students, including those
traditionally underrepresented in post-secondary education, with the
opportunity to access college-level courses and college degree credits
at the high school level with the combined support of high school and
college staff and resources, and for P-TECH programs, career training
and employment in a highly skilled job upon completion of the program.

The early college high school program not only increases student'
access to higher education, but also reduces potential costs for
students in completing college degrees by allowing them to either
complete a degree upon graduation from high school or to apply their
earned college credits towards an Associate's or Baccalaureate's
degree. This innovative program provides incentives to high school
students to proceed to college and to earn a college degree by
accelerating their overall completion of a degree. It also better
prepares them for college-level coursework, which, will in turn,
increase their academic performance. Ultimately, this program
increases graduation rates both at the high school and college levels,
especially for academically at-risk students.

The P-TECH program, through a public-private partnership, prepares
thousands of New York students for high-skill jobs of the future in
technology, manufacturing, healthcare and finance. The P-TECH program
provides students with a rigorous, relevant and cost-free high school
and college education and a workplace learning environment with
ongoing mentoring by professionals in the chosen career sector to
better prepare these students for successful careers. Students also
receive a commitment from the participating employer to be first in
line for consideration for a job following completion of the program.
Ultimately, this program increases graduation rates both at the high
school and college levels and provides essential career training for
academically at-risk, disadvantaged students, which at the completion
of the program leads these students to a skilled job.

It is also necessary to provide funding for these programs to ensure
that they continue in operation and continue to provide students with
these valuable services. Accelerating the completion of a student's
college degree at the high school level will result in a student
requiring less financial assistance (including tuition assistance or
TAP funds) to complete their degree at the post-secondary level.
These programs will ultimately result in significant cost-savings to
both the State and to families and therefore, are a great investment
of State funds.

It is also necessary to provide additional funding for the SED to
administer and evaluate these critical programs. These funds will
support program staff to supplement the oversight already being
provided to these programs, and ensure the timely and accurate
analysis of data to further enhance and validate these programs.

 BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS OF THE BILL :
The bill includes a $35,000,000 appropriation to expand early college
and pathways in technology early college high school programs. These
new funds would be used to fund existing programs and where there are
remaining funds to expand these programs throughout the State.

 PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :

2016: S.7921 Passed Senate

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
The bill would take effect immediately.

2017-S1131A - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  1131--A
 
                        2017-2018 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                              January 6, 2017
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  MARCELLINO  -- read twice and ordered printed, and
   when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance --  committee
   discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
   to said committee
 
 AN  ACT  to amend the education law, in relation to continuing the early
   college high school program  and  the  pathways  in  technology  early
   college high school program in this state; and making an appropriation
   therefor
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1.  Legislative  intent.  The  legislature  hereby  finds  and
 declares  it necessary to preserve and continue the New York state early
 college high school program and the New York state pathways in technolo-
 gy early college high school program  (P-TECH  program)  in  this  state
 which  provide various students, including those traditionally underrep-
 resented in post-secondary education, with  the  opportunity  to  access
 college-level  courses  and  college  degree  credits at the high school
 level with the combined support of high school  and  college  staff  and
 resources,  and for P-TECH programs, career training and employment in a
 highly skilled job upon completion of the program.
   The early college high school program  not  only  increases  students'
 access  to  higher  education,  but  also  reduces  potential  costs for
 students in completing  college  degrees  by  allowing  them  to  either
 complete  a  degree  upon  graduation from high school or to apply their
 earned college credits towards an associate's or baccalaureate's degree.
 This innovative program provides incentives to high school  students  to
 proceed  to  college  and to earn a college degree by accelerating their
 overall completion of  a  degree.  It  also  better  prepares  them  for
 college-level  coursework,  which, will in turn, increase their academic
 performance. Ultimately, this program increases graduation rates both at

  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD07446-03-7

 S. 1131--A                          2
 
 the high school and college levels, especially for academically  at-risk
 students.
   The  P-TECH  program,  through  a public-private partnership, prepares
 thousands of New York students for high-skill  jobs  of  the  future  in
 technology,  manufacturing,  healthcare  and finance. The P-TECH program
 provides students with a rigorous, relevant and  cost-free  high  school
 and  college education and a workplace learning environment with ongoing
 mentoring by professionals in the chosen career sector to better prepare
 these students for successful careers. Students also receive  a  commit-
 ment  from  the participating employer to be first in line for consider-
 ation for a job following completion of the  program.  Ultimately,  this
 program  increases  graduation rates both at the high school and college
 levels and provides essential career training for academically  at-risk,
 disadvantaged  students,  which  at  the completion of the program leads
 these students to a skilled job.
   The legislature hereby finds and  declares  it  necessary  to  provide
 funding for these programs to ensure that they continue in operation and
 continue to provide students with these valuable services.
   The  legislature also finds and declares it necessary to provide addi-
 tional funding for the state  education  department  to  administer  and
 evaluate these critical programs. These funds will support program staff
 to  supplement  the  oversight already being provided to these programs,
 and ensure the timely and accurate analysis of data to  further  enhance
 and validate these programs.
   § 2. The education law is amended by adding a new section 6457 to read
 as follows:
   §  6457.  GRANT  AWARDS  FOR  NEW YORK STATE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
 PROGRAMS. 1. SUBJECT TO AN APPROPRIATION, THE COMMISSIONER  SHALL  ALLO-
 CATE  FUNDS  AVAILABLE  FOR  EARLY  COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR THE
 PURPOSES OF INCREASING HIGH SCHOOL  GRADUATION  RATES  FOR  ACADEMICALLY
 AT-RISK, DISADVANTAGED AND/OR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS AND TO
 INCREASE  THEIR  PARTICIPATION  IN  POST-SECONDARY  EDUCATION  THROUGH A
 NETWORK OF EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS IN THE STATE.
   2. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION:
   A. "APPROVED EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM" MEANS A  FORMAL  PART-
 NERSHIP BETWEEN A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AT LEAST ONE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER
 EDUCATION,  APPROVED  BY  THE  COMMISSIONER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGU-
 LATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER AND THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS, WHICH
 PROVIDES ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN SUCH  PROGRAM  WITH  HIGH  SCHOOL
 COURSES  LEADING  TO  THE GRANTING OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND COLLEGE-
 LEVEL COURSES LEADING TO THE GRANTING OF AT  LEAST  TWENTY-FOUR  COLLEGE
 CREDITS  AND  UP  TO  A  POST-SECONDARY DEGREE OR DIPLOMA FROM A PARTNER
 INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION AT NO COST TO THE STUDENT  OR  STUDENT'S
 FAMILY.
   B.  "EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL" MEANS A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL THAT OFFERS
 AN APPROVED EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM TO ITS STUDENTS;
   C. "ELIGIBLE APPLICANT" MEANS A NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH AN
 APPROVED EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM WHICH PARTNERS  WITH  A  NOT-
 FOR-PROFIT  HIGHER  EDUCATION INSTITUTION TO OFFER COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES
 LEADING TO THE GRANTING OF AT LEAST TWENTY-FOUR COLLEGE CREDITS  AND  UP
 TO A POST-SECONDARY DEGREE OR DIPLOMA, OR A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HIGHER EDUCA-
 TION  INSTITUTION  REGISTERED  WITH THE DEPARTMENT WHICH PARTNERS WITH A
 NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OFFER AN APPROVED EARLY  COLLEGE  HIGH
 SCHOOL PROGRAM;
   D. "ELIGIBLE STUDENT" MEANS A STUDENT WHO:

 S. 1131--A                          3
 
   (I)  IS  A  RESIDENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH THE EARLY COLLEGE
 HIGH SCHOOL IS LOCATED AND IS ENROLLED IN SUCH SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND
   (II)  IS  REGISTERED TO ATTEND SUCH HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ACADEMIC YEARS
 FOR WHICH THE GRANT AWARD IS BEING SOUGHT.
   3. MONIES MADE AVAILABLE UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL  BE  SPENT  FOR  THE
 FOLLOWING  PURPOSES  AS  FURTHER  PRESCRIBED  BY THE COMMISSIONER IN THE
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS:
   A. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STAFFING FOR THE EARLY  COLLEGE  HIGH  SCHOOL
 PROGRAM, INCLUDING A PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND COLLEGE LIAISON;
   B. STUDENT RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES;
   C.  TO  PROVIDE  PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO PROMOTE THE EARLY COLLEGE
 HIGH SCHOOL  PROGRAM,  INCLUDING  CROSS-CURRICULUM  DEVELOPMENT  BETWEEN
 SECONDARY  AND  POST-SECONDARY  EDUCATION  PARTNERS TO ENSURE CURRICULUM
 ALIGNMENT THAT PREPARES STUDENTS TO SUCCEED  IN  COLLEGE  LEVEL  COURSES
 WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL;
   D.  ACADEMIC  AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO PROMOTE COLLEGE READINESS
 AND A COLLEGE-GOING CULTURE;
   E. TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS TO  TAKE  COURSES  AND  PARTICIPATE  IN
 ACTIVITIES AT THE PARTNER CAMPUS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNER; AND
   F.  TUITION,  BOOKS AND FEES; PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT TUITION REIMBURSE-
 MENT SHALL ONLY BE ALLOWABLE FOR  NON-REMEDIAL,  CREDIT-BEARING  COLLEGE
 COURSES.
   4.  THE  COMMISSIONER  SHALL MAKE AWARDS TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR AN
 APPROVED EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM THROUGH A COMPETITIVE REQUEST
 FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS. THE FUNDING CYCLE FOR THIS PROGRAM SHALL  BE  FOR
 FIVE  YEARS  COMMENCING  WITH  THE  TWO THOUSAND SEVENTEEN--TWO THOUSAND
 EIGHTEEN ACADEMIC YEAR, WITH A NEW GRANT  CYCLE  COMMENCING  EVERY  FIVE
 YEARS. THE PROGRAM CYCLE SHALL BE SEPTEMBER FIRST TO AUGUST THIRTY-FIRST
 ANNUALLY.
   A. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL PRIORITIZE PARTNERSHIPS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE
 WILLINGNESS  AND  CAPACITY TO SERVE STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS
 ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AND/OR ACADEMICALLY AT-RISK FOR NOT  SUCCESS-
 FULLY  COMPLETING  HIGH  SCHOOL  OR  NOT  ENROLLING  IN OR SUCCEEDING IN
 COLLEGE.
   B. PRIORITY SHALL ALSO BE GIVEN TO EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL  PROGRAMS
 THAT  WERE  FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT UNDER A PRIOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
 PROCESS, BASED UPON DEMONSTRATION  OF  SUCCESSFUL  STUDENT  OUTCOMES  AS
 DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSIONER IN REGULATIONS.
   5. ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS SHALL FILE AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BY THE
 COMMISSIONER  IN  A TIMEFRAME AND MANNER PRESCRIBED BY THE COMMISSIONER,
 DEMONSTRATING A NEED FOR SUCH FUNDING, INCLUDING HOW THE  FUNDING  WOULD
 BE  USED  AND  HOW  MANY  STUDENTS  WOULD BE ASSISTED WITH SUCH FUNDING.
 SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE FUNDED AS PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH  THE
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS.
   6.  NO  FUNDS  PURSUANT  TO  THIS  SECTION  SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO
 SUPPORT THE REGULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF ANY  INSTITUTION  PARTICIPATING
 IN  THIS  PROGRAM,  NOR  SHALL  FUNDS BE PROVIDED FOR PROGRAMS WHICH ARE
 INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE REGENTS PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT  OF
 HIGHER EDUCATION IN THIS STATE.
   § 3. The education law is amended by adding a new section 6458 to read
 as follows:
   §  6458.  GRANT  AWARDS  FOR PATHWAYS IN TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH
 SCHOOL (P-TECH) PROGRAMS. 1. SUBJECT TO AN  APPROPRIATION,  THE  COMMIS-
 SIONER  SHALL  ALLOCATE  THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR P-TECH PROGRAMS FOR THE
 PURPOSES OF PREPARING ELIGIBLE ACADEMICALLY AT-RISK AND/OR  ECONOMICALLY
 DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS FOR HIGH-SKILL JOBS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO

 S. 1131--A                          4
 
 THOSE IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, HEALTHCARE AND
 FINANCE  THROUGH  A SIX-YEAR ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT COMBINES HIGH SCHOOL,
 COLLEGE AND CAREER TRAINING.
   2. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION:
   A. "APPROVED PATHWAYS IN TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (P-TECH)
 PROGRAM"  MEANS A NEW YORK STATE P-TECH PROGRAM, APPROVED BY THE COMMIS-
 SIONER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE  COMMISSIONER  AND  THE
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS, WHICH PROVIDES ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ENROLLED
 IN  SUCH  PROGRAM  WITH HIGH SCHOOL COURSES LEADING TO THE GRANTING OF A
 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES LEADING TO THE GRANTING OF
 A POST-SECONDARY DEGREE OR DIPLOMA AT A PARTNERING COLLEGE  APPROVED  BY
 THE DEPARTMENT AND CAREER TRAINING WITH AN ELIGIBLE PARTNERING EMPLOYER;
   B.  "ELIGIBLE APPLICANT" MEANS A NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHICH
 MUST SERVE AS THE FISCAL AGENT. THE ELIGIBLE APPLICANT MAY WORK IN COOP-
 ERATION WITH OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS, A BOARD OF COOPERATIVE  EDUCATIONAL
 SERVICES,  OR  ANY COMBINATION OF THESE ENTITIES WITH A PARTNERSHIP THAT
 INCLUDES:
   (I) ONE OR MORE NEW YORK STATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT HIGHER EDUCATION  INSTI-
 TUTIONS  PROVIDED  THAT  AT  LEAST ONE INSTITUTION OFFERS AN ASSOCIATE'S
 DEGREE (OR OTHER TWO-YEAR DEGREE THAT IS THE INDUSTRY STANDARD  FOR  THE
 TARGETED  JOBS)  LINKED TO THE GOALS OF THE APPROVED P-TECH PROGRAM, AND
 WHICH AWARDS THE DEGREE AT NO COST TO THE STUDENT/FAMILY; AND
   (II) A REGIONAL NEW YORK STATE EMPLOYER (OR  CONSORTIUM  OF  EMPLOYERS
 FROM  RELATED  SECTORS) AND/OR INDUSTRY/ENTITY/ASSOCIATION THAT REQUIRES
 HIGHLY SKILLED EMPLOYEES WHICH WILL UTILIZE  THE  KNOWLEDGE  AND  SKILLS
 OBTAINED  FROM  THE SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS PROPOSED UNDER
 THE APPLICATION AND AGREES TO PLACE STUDENTS WHO  SUCCESSFULLY  COMPLETE
 THE PROGRAM FIRST IN LINE FOR A JOB; AND
   C. "ELIGIBLE STUDENT" MEANS A STUDENT WHO:
   (I) IS A RESIDENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR A RESIDENT OF A COMPONENT
 DISTRICT  OF  A  CONSORTIUM  APPLICANT,  IN  WHICH THE P-TECH PROGRAM IS
 LOCATED AND IS ENROLLED IN SUCH SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND
   (II) IS REGISTERED TO ATTEND SUCH HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE  ACADEMIC  YEARS
 FOR WHICH THE GRANT AWARD IS BEING SOUGHT.
   3.  MONIES  MADE  AVAILABLE  UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE SPENT FOR THE
 FOLLOWING PURPOSES, AS FURTHER PRESCRIBED BY  THE  COMMISSIONER  IN  THE
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS:
   A.  EXISTING  EVIDENCE-BASED  AND/OR  STANDARDS  BASED CURRICULUM THAT
 FOCUSES ON A CAREER IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING OR  MATH-RELATED
 CAREER AREA WITHIN A P-TECH PROGRAM;
   B. RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS;
   C.  TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO PROMOTE THE P-TECH PROGRAM,
 INCLUDING CROSS-CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN PARTNERS  AND  TO  ENSURE
 CURRICULUM  ALIGNMENT THAT PREPARES STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE LEVEL
 COURSES WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL AND DURING CAREER TRAINING;
   D. UP TO TEN PERCENT OF FUNDS AWARDED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY  BE  USED
 FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO UPGRADE EXISTING
 PROGRAMS OR NEW EQUIPMENT TO START A PROGRAM;
   E. WORKSHOPS AND PLANNING MEETINGS BETWEEN PARTNERS, INCLUDING COUNSE-
 LORS,  PARENTS,  AND  COLLEGE  FACULTY,  AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO SUPPORT
 PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY AND BUILD AWARENESS IN THE REGIONS ON  THE  BENE-
 FITS OF HAVING SUCH PROGRAMS;
   F.  POST-SECONDARY  CURRICULUM  DEVELOPMENT THAT FACILITATES ALIGNMENT
 AND ARTICULATION WITH SECONDARY  PROGRAMS  LEADING  TO  COLLEGE  DEGREES
 AND/OR  OTHER  INDUSTRY  RECOGNIZED  CREDENTIALS  THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF
 EMPLOYERS;

 S. 1131--A                          5
 
   G. SERVICE CONTRACTS BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE PARTNERSHIP;
   H.  TRANSPORTATION  FOR  ELIGIBLE STUDENTS TO TAKE COURSES AND PARTIC-
 IPATE IN ACTIVITIES AT THE PARTNER CAMPUS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION  PART-
 NER; AND
   I.  TUITION, BOOKS AND FEES; PROVIDED THAT TUITION REIMBURSEMENT SHALL
 ONLY BE ALLOWABLE FOR NON-REMEDIAL, CREDIT-BEARING COLLEGE COURSES.
   4. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL MAKE GRANT AWARDS TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR
 AN APPROVED P-TECH PROGRAM.
   A. FUNDS MUST FIRST BE SET ASIDE FOR THOSE  APPROVED  P-TECH  PROGRAMS
 THAT  WERE  FUNDED  UNDER THE PREVIOUS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS FOR
 ANY COHORT OF STUDENTS IN SUCH PROGRAM SO THEY CAN  OBTAIN  A  COST-FREE
 ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE.
   B. THE COMMISSIONER MAY ALSO MAKE AWARDS TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR AN
 APPROVED  P-TECH  PROGRAM  THROUGH  A  COMPETITIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
 PROCESS. THE FUNDING CYCLE FOR THIS PROGRAM SHALL  BE  FOR  SEVEN  YEARS
 COMMENCING  WITH  THE  TWO  THOUSAND TWENTY-ONE--TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-TWO
 ACADEMIC YEAR, SUBJECT TO AN  APPROPRIATION,  WITH  A  NEW  GRANT  CYCLE
 COMMENCING EVERY SEVEN YEARS.
   C. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL PRIORITIZE PARTNERSHIPS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE
 WILLINGNESS  AND  CAPACITY TO SERVE STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS
 ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED OR ACADEMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AND AT-RISK FOR
 NOT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL OR NOT ENROLLING IN OR  SUCCEED-
 ING IN COLLEGE.
   D. FOR AWARDS MADE UNDER A NEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS, PRIORITY
 SHALL  ALSO  BE GIVEN TO P-TECH PROGRAMS THAT WERE FUNDED BY THE DEPART-
 MENT UNDER A PRIOR REQUEST FOR  PROPOSALS  PROCESS,  BASED  UPON  DEMON-
 STRATION OF SUCCESSFUL STUDENT OUTCOMES AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSION-
 ER IN REGULATIONS.
   5.  ELIGIBLE  APPLICANTS SHALL FILE AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BY THE
 COMMISSIONER IN A TIMEFRAME AND MANNER PRESCRIBED BY  THE  COMMISSIONER,
 DEMONSTRATING  A  NEED FOR SUCH FUNDING, INCLUDING HOW THE FUNDING WOULD
 BE USED AND HOW MANY STUDENTS  WOULD  BE  ASSISTED  WITH  SUCH  FUNDING.
 SUCCESSFUL  APPLICANTS  WILL  BE  FUNDED  AS PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
 REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER AND THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS.
   6. NO FUNDS PURSUANT TO  THIS  SECTION  SHALL  BE  MADE  AVAILABLE  TO
 SUPPORT  THE  REGULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF ANY INSTITUTION PARTICIPATING
 IN THIS PROGRAM, NOR SHALL FUNDS BE  PROVIDED  FOR  PROGRAMS  WHICH  ARE
 INCOMPATIBLE  WITH THE REGENTS PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF
 HIGHER EDUCATION IN THIS STATE.
   § 4. The sum of thirty-five million dollars ($35,000,000), or so  much
 thereof  as  may  be  necessary, is hereby appropriated to the education
 department out of any moneys in the state treasury general fund  to  the
 credit  of the aid to localities/local assistance account, not otherwise
 appropriated, as follows:
   a. thirteen million dollars for payment of grants to  eligible  insti-
 tutions  for  early  college high school programs in accordance with the
 provisions of section 6457 of the education law, as added by section two
 of this act. Such sum shall be payable on the audit and warrant  of  the
 state  comptroller on vouchers certified or approved by the commissioner
 of education, in the manner prescribed by law.
   b. twenty-three million dollars for  payment  of  grants  to  eligible
 institutions  for  pathways  in  technology  early  college  high school
 programs in accordance with the provisions of section 6458 of the educa-
 tion law, as added by section three of this act. Such sum shall be paya-
 ble on the audit and warrant of the state comptroller on vouchers certi-

 S. 1131--A                          6
 
 fied or approved  by  the  commissioner  of  education,  in  the  manner
 prescribed by law.
   § 5. This act shall take effect immediately.

co-Sponsors

2017-S1131B - Details

Current Committee:: Senate Finance
Law Section:: Appropriations
Laws Affected:: Add §§6457 & 6458, Ed L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2015-2016: S7921
2019-2020: S1692

2017-S1131B - Summary

Relates to continuing the early college high school programs and the pathways in technology early college high school programs in this state; makes an appropriation therefor.

2017-S1131B - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S1131B

 TITLE OF BILL :  An act to amend the education law, in relation to
continuing the early college high school program and the pathways in
technology early college high school program in this state; and making
an appropriation therefor

 PURPOSE OF THE BILL :

To preserve and continue the New York State early college high school
(ECHS) program and the New York State pathways in technology early
college high school (P-TECH) program in this State, which provides
various students, including those traditionally underrepresented in
postsecondary education, with the opportunity to access college-level
courses and college degree credits at the high school level with the
combined support of high school and college staff and resources, and
for the P-TECH programs, career training and employment in a highly
skilled job upon completion of the program.

 SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS :

Section 1 of the bill establishes the legislative intent of the bill.

Section 2 of the bill adds a new Education Law § 6457 to establish
grant awards for New York State's early college high school programs
acting in the 2017-2018 academic year. Subject to an appropriation,

the bill requires the Commissioner to allocate funds for early college
high school programs approved by the Commissioner in accordance with
the Commissioner's regulations and a request for proposals process.
The bill requires the Commissioner to prioritize partnerships that
demonstrate the willingness and capacity to serve students who have
been identified as economically disadvantaged and/or academically
at-risk for not successfully completing high school or not enrolling
in or succeeding in college. Priority shall also be given to early
college high school programs that were funded by the Department under
a prior request for proposals process, based upon demonstration of
successful student outcomes as determined by the Commissioner in
regulations. Eligible institutions shall file an application for
approval by the Commissioner in a timeframe and manner prescribed by
the Commissioner in regulations.

This section of the bill defines an eligible applicant as a New York
State school district with an approved early college high school
program with a partnership with a not-for-profit higher education
institution to offer college-level courses leading to the granting of
at least 24 college credits and up to a post-secondary degree or
diploma or a not-for-profit educational institution that partners with
a school district. It further defines an eligible student as a student
who is (i) a resident of the school district in which the early
college high school is located and is enrolled in such district; and
(ii) is registered to attend such high school for the academic years
for which the grant award is being sought.

The bill also requires that monies made available under this section
can only be spent for the following purposes: to provide additional
staffing for the early college high school program, including a
program director and college liaison; student recruitment activities;
to provide professional development to promote the early college high
school program, including cross-curriculum development between
secondary and post-secondary education partners to ensure curriculum
alignment that prepares students to succeed in college level courses
while in high school; academic and social support services to promote
college readiness and a college-going culture; transportation for
students to take courses and participate in activities at the partner
campus of the higher education partner; and tuition, books and fees;

provided however that tuition reimbursement shall only be allowable
for non-remedial, credit-bearing college courses.

It further provides that no funds awarded under this section shall be
made available to support the regular academic program of any
institution participating in this program.

Section 3 of the bill adds a new Education Law § 6458 to establish
grant awards for P-TECH programs. Subject to an appropriation, the
bill requires the Commissioner to allocate funds for P-TECH programs
approved by the Commissioner in accordance with the Commissioner's
regulations. Funds must first be set aside for those approved P-TECH
programs that were funded under the previous request for proposals
process to fulfill any obligation to any cohort of students in such
program so they can obtain a cost-free associate degree. This will
ensure that those P-TECH programs fulfill their obligations to
students currently enrolled in those programs under a previous request
for proposals process. The Commissioner shall then, subject to any
remaining appropriation, make grant awards to eligible applicants
through a new request for proposals process and shall prioritize
partnerships that demonstrate the willingness and capacity to serve
students who have been identified as economically disadvantaged or
academically disadvantaged and at-risk for not successfully completing
high school or not enrolling in or succeeding in college. Priority
shall also be given to P-TECH programs that were funded by the
Department under, a prior request for proposals process based upon
demonstration of successful student outcomes, as determined by the
Commissioner's regulations.

This section defines an eligible applicant as a New York State school
district, which must serve as the fiscal agent. An eligible district
may work in cooperation with other school districts, a board of
cooperative educational services, or any combination of these entities
with a partnership that includes: (i) one or more New York State
nonprofit higher education institutions provided that at least one
institution offers an associate's degree linked to the goals of the
approved P-TECH program, and which awards the degree at no cost to the
student/family; and (ii) a regional New York State employer and/or
industry/entity/association that requires highly skilled employees
which will utilize the knowledge and skills obtained from the
secondary and postsecondary programs proposed under the application
and agrees to place students who successfully complete the program
first in line for a job.

Monies made available under this section can only be spent for the
following purposes: existing evidence-based and/or standards-based
curriculum that focuses on a career in science, technology,
engineering or math- related career area within a P-TECH program;
recruitment activities for eligible students; to provide professional
development to promote the P-TECH program, including cross-curriculum
development between partners and to ensure curriculum alignment that
prepares students to succeed in college level courses while in high
school and during career training; up to ten percent of funds awarded
under this section may be used for eligible applicants to purchase
equipment needed to upgrade existing programs or new equipment to
start a program; workshops and planning meetings between partners,
including counselors, parents, and college faculty, and business
leaders to support program sustainability and build awareness in the
regions of the benefits of having such programs; post-secondary
curriculum development that facilitates alignment and articulation
with secondary programs leading to college degrees and/or other
industry recognized credentials that meet the needs of employers;
service contracts between members of the partnership; transportation
for eligible students to take courses and participate in activities at
the partner campus of the higher education partner; and tuition, books

and fees; provided that tuition reimbursement will only be allowable
for non-remedial, credit-bearing college courses.

Section 4 of the bill provides a $36,000,000 appropriation to SED to
be appropriated as follows: $13,000,000 for payment of early college
high school grants and $23,000,000 for payment of grants to eligible
institutions for pathways in technology early college high school
programs.

Section 5 of the bill is the effective date.

 STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE BILL :

It is necessary to preserve and continue the New York State early
college high school program and the New York State P-TECH program in
this State which provide various students, including those
traditionally underrepresented in post-secondary education, with the
opportunity to access college-level courses and college degree credits
at the high school level with the combined support of high school and
college staff and resources, and for P-TECH programs, career training
and employment in a highly skilled job upon completion of the program.

The early college high school program not only increases student'
access to higher education, but also reduces potential costs for
students in completing college degrees by allowing them to either
complete a degree upon graduation from high school or to apply their
earned college credits towards an Associate's or Baccalaureate's
degree. This innovative program provides incentives to high school
students to proceed to college and to earn a college degree by
accelerating their overall completion of a degree. It also better
prepares them for college-level coursework, which, will in turn,
increase their academic performance. Ultimately, this program
increases graduation rates both at the high school and college levels,
especially for academically at-risk students.

The P-TECH program, through a public-private partnership, prepares
thousands of New York students for high-skill jobs of the future in
technology, manufacturing, healthcare and finance. The P-TECH program
provides students with a rigorous, relevant and cost-free high school
and college education and a workplace learning environment with
ongoing mentoring by professionals in the chosen career sector to
better prepare these students for successful careers. Students also
receive a commitment from the participating employer to be first in
line for consideration for a job following completion of the program.
Ultimately, this program increases graduation rates both at the high
school and college levels and provides essential career training for
academically at-risk, disadvantaged students, which at the completion
of the program leads these students to a skilled job.

It is also necessary to provide funding for these programs to ensure
that they continue in operation and continue to provide students with
these valuable services. Accelerating the completion of a student's
college degree at the high school level will result in a student
requiring less financial assistance (including tuition assistance or
TAP funds) to complete their degree at the post-secondary level.
These programs will ultimately result in significant cost-savings to
both the State and to families and therefore, are a great investment
of State funds.

It is also necessary to provide additional funding for the SED to
administer and evaluate these critical programs. These funds will
support program staff to supplement the oversight already being
provided to these programs, and ensure the timely and accurate
analysis of data to further enhance and validate these programs.

 BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS OF THE BILL :
The bill includes a $36,000,000 appropriation to expand early college
and pathways in technology early college high school programs. These
new funds would be used to fund existing programs and where there are
remaining funds to expand these programs throughout the State.

 PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :

2016: S.7921 Passed Senate

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
The bill would take effect immediately.

2017-S1131B - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  1131--B
 
                        2017-2018 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                              January 6, 2017
                                ___________
 
 Introduced by Sens. MARCELLINO, HELMING, MONTGOMERY, ORTT, SERINO, SQUA-
   DRON -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be commit-
   ted to the Committee on Finance -- committee discharged, bill amended,
   ordered  reprinted  as  amended  and  recommitted to said committee --
   committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as  amended  and
   recommitted to said committee
 
 AN  ACT  to amend the education law, in relation to continuing the early
   college high school program  and  the  pathways  in  technology  early
   college high school program in this state; and making an appropriation
   therefor
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1.  Legislative  intent.  The  legislature  hereby  finds  and
 declares  it necessary to preserve and continue the New York state early
 college high school program and the New York state pathways in technolo-
 gy early college high school program  (P-TECH  program)  in  this  state
 which  provide various students, including those traditionally underrep-
 resented in post-secondary education, with  the  opportunity  to  access
 college-level  courses  and  college  degree  credits at the high school
 level with the combined support of high school  and  college  staff  and
 resources,  and for P-TECH programs, career training and employment in a
 highly skilled job upon completion of the program.
   The early college high school program  not  only  increases  students'
 access  to  higher  education,  but  also  reduces  potential  costs for
 students in completing  college  degrees  by  allowing  them  to  either
 complete  a  degree  upon  graduation from high school or to apply their
 earned college credits towards an associate's or baccalaureate's degree.
 This innovative program provides incentives to high school  students  to
 proceed  to  college  and to earn a college degree by accelerating their
 overall completion of  a  degree.  It  also  better  prepares  them  for
 college-level  coursework,  which, will in turn, increase their academic
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.

                                                            LBD07446-05-7

 S. 1131--B                          2
 
 performance. Ultimately, this program increases graduation rates both at
 the high school and college levels, especially for academically  at-risk
 students.
   The  P-TECH  program,  through  a public-private partnership, prepares
 thousands of New York students for high-skill  jobs  of  the  future  in
 technology,  manufacturing,  healthcare  and finance. The P-TECH program
 provides students with a rigorous, relevant and  cost-free  high  school
 and  college education and a workplace learning environment with ongoing
 mentoring by professionals in the chosen career sector to better prepare
 these students for successful careers. Students also receive  a  commit-
 ment  from  the participating employer to be first in line for consider-
 ation for a job following completion of the  program.  Ultimately,  this
 program  increases  graduation rates both at the high school and college
 levels and provides essential career training for academically  at-risk,
 disadvantaged  students,  which  at  the completion of the program leads
 these students to a skilled job.
   The legislature hereby finds and  declares  it  necessary  to  provide
 funding for these programs to ensure that they continue in operation and
 continue to provide students with these valuable services.
   The  legislature also finds and declares it necessary to provide addi-
 tional funding for the state  education  department  to  administer  and
 evaluate these critical programs. These funds will support program staff
 to  supplement  the  oversight already being provided to these programs,
 and ensure the timely and accurate analysis of data to  further  enhance
 and validate these programs.
   § 2. The education law is amended by adding a new section 6457 to read
 as follows:
   §  6457.  GRANT  AWARDS  FOR  NEW YORK STATE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
 PROGRAMS. 1. SUBJECT TO AN APPROPRIATION, THE COMMISSIONER  SHALL  ALLO-
 CATE  FUNDS  AVAILABLE  FOR  EARLY  COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR THE
 PURPOSES OF INCREASING HIGH SCHOOL  GRADUATION  RATES  FOR  ACADEMICALLY
 AT-RISK, DISADVANTAGED AND/OR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS AND TO
 INCREASE  THEIR  PARTICIPATION  IN  POST-SECONDARY  EDUCATION  THROUGH A
 NETWORK OF EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS IN THE STATE.
   2. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION:
   A. "APPROVED EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM" MEANS A  FORMAL  PART-
 NERSHIP BETWEEN A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AT LEAST ONE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER
 EDUCATION,  APPROVED  BY  THE  COMMISSIONER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGU-
 LATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER AND THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS, WHICH
 PROVIDES ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN SUCH  PROGRAM  WITH  HIGH  SCHOOL
 COURSES  LEADING  TO  THE GRANTING OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND COLLEGE-
 LEVEL COURSES LEADING TO THE GRANTING OF AT  LEAST  TWENTY-FOUR  COLLEGE
 CREDITS  AND  UP  TO  A  POST-SECONDARY DEGREE OR DIPLOMA FROM A PARTNER
 INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION AT NO COST TO THE STUDENT  OR  STUDENT'S
 FAMILY.
   B.  "EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL" MEANS A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL THAT OFFERS
 AN APPROVED EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM TO ITS STUDENTS;
   C. "ELIGIBLE APPLICANT" MEANS A NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH AN
 APPROVED EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM WHICH PARTNERS  WITH  A  NOT-
 FOR-PROFIT  HIGHER  EDUCATION INSTITUTION TO OFFER COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES
 LEADING TO THE GRANTING OF AT LEAST TWENTY-FOUR COLLEGE CREDITS  AND  UP
 TO A POST-SECONDARY DEGREE OR DIPLOMA, OR A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HIGHER EDUCA-
 TION  INSTITUTION  REGISTERED  WITH THE DEPARTMENT WHICH PARTNERS WITH A
 NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OFFER AN APPROVED EARLY  COLLEGE  HIGH
 SCHOOL PROGRAM;
   D. "ELIGIBLE STUDENT" MEANS A STUDENT WHO:

 S. 1131--B                          3
 
   (I)  IS  A  RESIDENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH THE EARLY COLLEGE
 HIGH SCHOOL IS LOCATED AND IS ENROLLED IN SUCH SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND
   (II)  IS  REGISTERED TO ATTEND SUCH HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ACADEMIC YEARS
 FOR WHICH THE GRANT AWARD IS BEING SOUGHT.
   3. MONIES MADE AVAILABLE UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL  BE  SPENT  FOR  THE
 FOLLOWING  PURPOSES  AS  FURTHER  PRESCRIBED  BY THE COMMISSIONER IN THE
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS:
   A. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STAFFING FOR THE EARLY  COLLEGE  HIGH  SCHOOL
 PROGRAM, INCLUDING A PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND COLLEGE LIAISON;
   B. STUDENT RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES;
   C.  TO  PROVIDE  PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO PROMOTE THE EARLY COLLEGE
 HIGH SCHOOL  PROGRAM,  INCLUDING  CROSS-CURRICULUM  DEVELOPMENT  BETWEEN
 SECONDARY  AND  POST-SECONDARY  EDUCATION  PARTNERS TO ENSURE CURRICULUM
 ALIGNMENT THAT PREPARES STUDENTS TO SUCCEED  IN  COLLEGE  LEVEL  COURSES
 WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL;
   D.  ACADEMIC  AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO PROMOTE COLLEGE READINESS
 AND A COLLEGE-GOING CULTURE;
   E. TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS TO  TAKE  COURSES  AND  PARTICIPATE  IN
 ACTIVITIES AT THE PARTNER CAMPUS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNER; AND
   F.  TUITION,  BOOKS AND FEES; PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT TUITION REIMBURSE-
 MENT SHALL ONLY BE ALLOWABLE FOR  NON-REMEDIAL,  CREDIT-BEARING  COLLEGE
 COURSES.
   4.  THE  COMMISSIONER  SHALL MAKE AWARDS TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR AN
 APPROVED EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM THROUGH A COMPETITIVE REQUEST
 FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS. THE FUNDING CYCLE FOR THIS PROGRAM SHALL  BE  FOR
 FIVE  YEARS  COMMENCING  WITH  THE  TWO THOUSAND SEVENTEEN--TWO THOUSAND
 EIGHTEEN ACADEMIC YEAR, WITH A NEW GRANT  CYCLE  COMMENCING  EVERY  FIVE
 YEARS. THE PROGRAM CYCLE SHALL BE SEPTEMBER FIRST TO AUGUST THIRTY-FIRST
 ANNUALLY.
   A. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL PRIORITIZE PARTNERSHIPS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE
 WILLINGNESS  AND  CAPACITY TO SERVE STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS
 ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AND/OR ACADEMICALLY AT-RISK FOR NOT  SUCCESS-
 FULLY  COMPLETING  HIGH  SCHOOL  OR  NOT  ENROLLING  IN OR SUCCEEDING IN
 COLLEGE.
   B. PRIORITY SHALL ALSO BE GIVEN TO EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL  PROGRAMS
 THAT  WERE  FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT UNDER A PRIOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
 PROCESS, BASED UPON DEMONSTRATION  OF  SUCCESSFUL  STUDENT  OUTCOMES  AS
 DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSIONER IN REGULATIONS.
   5. ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS SHALL FILE AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BY THE
 COMMISSIONER  IN  A TIMEFRAME AND MANNER PRESCRIBED BY THE COMMISSIONER,
 DEMONSTRATING A NEED FOR SUCH FUNDING, INCLUDING HOW THE  FUNDING  WOULD
 BE  USED  AND  HOW  MANY  STUDENTS  WOULD BE ASSISTED WITH SUCH FUNDING.
 SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE FUNDED AS PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH  THE
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS.
   6.  NO  FUNDS  PURSUANT  TO  THIS  SECTION  SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO
 SUPPORT THE REGULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF ANY  INSTITUTION  PARTICIPATING
 IN  THIS  PROGRAM,  NOR  SHALL  FUNDS BE PROVIDED FOR PROGRAMS WHICH ARE
 INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE REGENTS PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT  OF
 HIGHER EDUCATION IN THIS STATE.
   § 3. The education law is amended by adding a new section 6458 to read
 as follows:
   §  6458.  GRANT  AWARDS  FOR PATHWAYS IN TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH
 SCHOOL (P-TECH) PROGRAMS. 1. SUBJECT TO AN  APPROPRIATION,  THE  COMMIS-
 SIONER  SHALL  ALLOCATE  THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR P-TECH PROGRAMS FOR THE
 PURPOSES OF PREPARING ELIGIBLE ACADEMICALLY AT-RISK AND/OR  ECONOMICALLY
 DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS FOR HIGH-SKILL JOBS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO

 S. 1131--B                          4
 
 THOSE IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, HEALTHCARE AND
 FINANCE  THROUGH  A SIX-YEAR ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT COMBINES HIGH SCHOOL,
 COLLEGE AND CAREER TRAINING.
   2. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION:
   A. "APPROVED PATHWAYS IN TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (P-TECH)
 PROGRAM"  MEANS A NEW YORK STATE P-TECH PROGRAM, APPROVED BY THE COMMIS-
 SIONER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE  COMMISSIONER  AND  THE
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS, WHICH PROVIDES ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ENROLLED
 IN  SUCH  PROGRAM  WITH HIGH SCHOOL COURSES LEADING TO THE GRANTING OF A
 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES LEADING TO THE GRANTING OF
 A POST-SECONDARY DEGREE OR DIPLOMA AT A PARTNERING COLLEGE  APPROVED  BY
 THE DEPARTMENT AND CAREER TRAINING WITH AN ELIGIBLE PARTNERING EMPLOYER;
   B.  "ELIGIBLE APPLICANT" MEANS A NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHICH
 MUST SERVE AS THE FISCAL AGENT. THE ELIGIBLE APPLICANT MAY WORK IN COOP-
 ERATION WITH OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS, A BOARD OF COOPERATIVE  EDUCATIONAL
 SERVICES,  OR  ANY COMBINATION OF THESE ENTITIES WITH A PARTNERSHIP THAT
 INCLUDES:
   (I) ONE OR MORE NEW YORK STATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT HIGHER EDUCATION  INSTI-
 TUTIONS  PROVIDED  THAT  AT  LEAST ONE INSTITUTION OFFERS AN ASSOCIATE'S
 DEGREE (OR OTHER TWO-YEAR DEGREE THAT IS THE INDUSTRY STANDARD  FOR  THE
 TARGETED  JOBS)  LINKED TO THE GOALS OF THE APPROVED P-TECH PROGRAM, AND
 WHICH AWARDS THE DEGREE AT NO COST TO THE STUDENT/FAMILY; AND
   (II) A REGIONAL NEW YORK STATE EMPLOYER (OR  CONSORTIUM  OF  EMPLOYERS
 FROM  RELATED  SECTORS) AND/OR INDUSTRY/ENTITY/ASSOCIATION THAT REQUIRES
 HIGHLY SKILLED EMPLOYEES WHICH WILL UTILIZE  THE  KNOWLEDGE  AND  SKILLS
 OBTAINED  FROM  THE SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS PROPOSED UNDER
 THE APPLICATION AND AGREES TO PLACE STUDENTS WHO  SUCCESSFULLY  COMPLETE
 THE PROGRAM FIRST IN LINE FOR A JOB; AND
   C. "ELIGIBLE STUDENT" MEANS A STUDENT WHO:
   (I) IS A RESIDENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR A RESIDENT OF A COMPONENT
 DISTRICT  OF  A  CONSORTIUM  APPLICANT,  IN  WHICH THE P-TECH PROGRAM IS
 LOCATED AND IS ENROLLED IN SUCH SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND
   (II) IS REGISTERED TO ATTEND SUCH HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE  ACADEMIC  YEARS
 FOR WHICH THE GRANT AWARD IS BEING SOUGHT.
   3.  MONIES  MADE  AVAILABLE  UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE SPENT FOR THE
 FOLLOWING PURPOSES, AS FURTHER PRESCRIBED BY  THE  COMMISSIONER  IN  THE
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS:
   A.  EXISTING  EVIDENCE-BASED  AND/OR  STANDARDS  BASED CURRICULUM THAT
 FOCUSES ON A CAREER IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING OR  MATH-RELATED
 CAREER AREA WITHIN A P-TECH PROGRAM;
   B. RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS;
   C.  TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO PROMOTE THE P-TECH PROGRAM,
 INCLUDING CROSS-CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN PARTNERS  AND  TO  ENSURE
 CURRICULUM  ALIGNMENT THAT PREPARES STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE LEVEL
 COURSES WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL AND DURING CAREER TRAINING;
   D. UP TO TEN PERCENT OF FUNDS AWARDED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY  BE  USED
 FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO UPGRADE EXISTING
 PROGRAMS OR NEW EQUIPMENT TO START A PROGRAM;
   E. WORKSHOPS AND PLANNING MEETINGS BETWEEN PARTNERS, INCLUDING COUNSE-
 LORS,  PARENTS,  AND  COLLEGE  FACULTY,  AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO SUPPORT
 PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY AND BUILD AWARENESS IN THE REGIONS ON  THE  BENE-
 FITS OF HAVING SUCH PROGRAMS;
   F.  POST-SECONDARY  CURRICULUM  DEVELOPMENT THAT FACILITATES ALIGNMENT
 AND ARTICULATION WITH SECONDARY  PROGRAMS  LEADING  TO  COLLEGE  DEGREES
 AND/OR  OTHER  INDUSTRY  RECOGNIZED  CREDENTIALS  THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF
 EMPLOYERS;

 S. 1131--B                          5
 
   G. SERVICE CONTRACTS BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE PARTNERSHIP;
   H.  TRANSPORTATION  FOR  ELIGIBLE STUDENTS TO TAKE COURSES AND PARTIC-
 IPATE IN ACTIVITIES AT THE PARTNER CAMPUS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION  PART-
 NER; AND
   I.  TUITION, BOOKS AND FEES; PROVIDED THAT TUITION REIMBURSEMENT SHALL
 ONLY BE ALLOWABLE FOR NON-REMEDIAL, CREDIT-BEARING COLLEGE COURSES.
   4. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL MAKE GRANT AWARDS TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR
 AN APPROVED P-TECH PROGRAM.
   A. FUNDS MUST FIRST BE SET ASIDE FOR THOSE  APPROVED  P-TECH  PROGRAMS
 THAT  WERE  FUNDED  UNDER THE PREVIOUS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS FOR
 ANY COHORT OF STUDENTS IN SUCH PROGRAM SO THEY CAN  OBTAIN  A  COST-FREE
 ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE.
   B. THE COMMISSIONER MAY ALSO MAKE AWARDS TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR AN
 APPROVED  P-TECH  PROGRAM  THROUGH  A  COMPETITIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
 PROCESS. THE FUNDING CYCLE FOR THIS PROGRAM SHALL  BE  FOR  SEVEN  YEARS
 COMMENCING  WITH  THE  TWO  THOUSAND TWENTY-ONE--TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-TWO
 ACADEMIC YEAR, SUBJECT TO AN  APPROPRIATION,  WITH  A  NEW  GRANT  CYCLE
 COMMENCING EVERY SEVEN YEARS.
   C. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL PRIORITIZE PARTNERSHIPS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE
 WILLINGNESS  AND  CAPACITY TO SERVE STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS
 ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED OR ACADEMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AND AT-RISK FOR
 NOT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL OR NOT ENROLLING IN OR  SUCCEED-
 ING IN COLLEGE.
   D. FOR AWARDS MADE UNDER A NEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS, PRIORITY
 SHALL  ALSO  BE GIVEN TO P-TECH PROGRAMS THAT WERE FUNDED BY THE DEPART-
 MENT UNDER A PRIOR REQUEST FOR  PROPOSALS  PROCESS,  BASED  UPON  DEMON-
 STRATION OF SUCCESSFUL STUDENT OUTCOMES AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSION-
 ER IN REGULATIONS.
   5.  ELIGIBLE  APPLICANTS SHALL FILE AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BY THE
 COMMISSIONER IN A TIMEFRAME AND MANNER PRESCRIBED BY  THE  COMMISSIONER,
 DEMONSTRATING  A  NEED FOR SUCH FUNDING, INCLUDING HOW THE FUNDING WOULD
 BE USED AND HOW MANY STUDENTS  WOULD  BE  ASSISTED  WITH  SUCH  FUNDING.
 SUCCESSFUL  APPLICANTS  WILL  BE  FUNDED  AS PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
 REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER AND THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS.
   6. NO FUNDS PURSUANT TO  THIS  SECTION  SHALL  BE  MADE  AVAILABLE  TO
 SUPPORT  THE  REGULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF ANY INSTITUTION PARTICIPATING
 IN THIS PROGRAM, NOR SHALL FUNDS BE  PROVIDED  FOR  PROGRAMS  WHICH  ARE
 INCOMPATIBLE  WITH THE REGENTS PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF
 HIGHER EDUCATION IN THIS STATE.
   § 4. The sum of thirty-six million dollars ($36,000,000), or  so  much
 thereof  as  may  be  necessary, is hereby appropriated to the education
 department out of any moneys in the state treasury general fund  to  the
 credit  of the aid to localities/local assistance account, not otherwise
 appropriated, as follows:
   a. thirteen million dollars for payment of grants to  eligible  insti-
 tutions  for  early  college high school programs in accordance with the
 provisions of section 6457 of the education law, as added by section two
 of this act. Such sum shall be payable on the audit and warrant  of  the
 state  comptroller on vouchers certified or approved by the commissioner
 of education, in the manner prescribed by law.
   b. twenty-three million dollars for  payment  of  grants  to  eligible
 institutions  for  pathways  in  technology  early  college  high school
 programs in accordance with the provisions of section 6458 of the educa-
 tion law, as added by section three of this act. Such sum shall be paya-
 ble on the audit and warrant of the state comptroller on vouchers certi-

 S. 1131--B                          6
 
 fied or approved  by  the  commissioner  of  education,  in  the  manner
 prescribed by law.
   § 5. This act shall take effect immediately.

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2017-S1131C (ACTIVE) - Details

Current Committee:: Senate Finance
Law Section:: Appropriations
Laws Affected:: Add §§6457 & 6458, Ed L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2015-2016: S7921
2019-2020: S1692

2017-S1131C (ACTIVE) - Summary

Relates to continuing the early college high school programs and the pathways in technology early college high school programs in this state; makes an appropriation therefor.

2017-S1131C (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                
 
BILL NUMBER: S1131C

SPONSOR: MARCELLINO
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the education law, in relation to continuing the early
college high school program and the pathways in technology early college
high school program in this state; and making an appropriation therefor

 
PURPOSE OF THE BILL:

To preserve and continue the New York State early college high school
(ECHS) program and the New York State pathways in technology early
college high school (P-TECH) program in this State, which provides vari-
ous students, including those traditionally underrepresented in postse-
condary education, with the opportunity to access college-level courses
and college degree credits at the high school level with the combined
support of high school and college staff and resources, and for the
P-TECH programs, career training and employment in a highly skilled job
upon completion of the program.

SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1 of the bill establishes the legislative intent of the bill.

Section 2 of the bill adds a new Education Law § 6457 to establish grant
awards for New York State's early college high school programs acting in
the 2018-2019 academic year. Subject to an appropriation, the bill
requires the Commissioner to allocate funds for early college high
school programs approved by the Commissioner in accordance with the
Commissioner's regulations and a request for proposals process. The bill
requires the Commissioner to prioritize partnerships that demonstrate
the willingness and capacity to serve students who have been identified
as economically disadvantaged and/or academically at-risk for not
successfully completing high school or not enrolling in or succeeding in
college. Priority shall also be given to early college high school
programs that were funded by the Department under a prior request for
proposals process, based upon demonstration of successful student
outcomes as determined by the Commissioner in regulations. Eligible
institutions shall file an application for approval by the Commissioner
in a timeframe and manner prescribed by the Commissioner in regulations.

This section of the bill defines an eligible applicant as a New York
State school district with an approved early college high school program
with a partnership with a not-for-profit higher education institution to
offer college-level courses leading to the granting of at least 24
college credits and up to a post-secondary degree or diploma or a not-
for-profit educational institution that partners with a school district.
It further defines an eligible student as a student who is (i) a resi-
dent of the school district in which the early college high school is
located and is enrolled in such district; and (ii) is registered to
attend such high school for the academic years for which the grant award
is being sought.

The bill also requires that monies made available under this section can
only be spent for the following purposes: to provide additional staffing
for the early college high school program, including a program director
and college liaison; student recruitment activities; to provide profes-
sional development to promote the early college high school program,
including cross-curriculum development between secondary and post-secon-
dary education partners to ensure curriculum alignment that prepares
students to succeed in college level courses while in high school;
academic and social support services to promote college readiness and a
college-going culture; transportation for students to take courses and
participate in activities at the partner campus of the higher education
partner; and tuition, books and fees; provided however that tuition
reimbursement shall only be allowable for non-remedial, credit-bearing
college courses.

It further provides that no funds awarded under this section shall be
made available to support the regular academic program of any institu-
tion participating in this program.

Section 3 of the bill adds a new Education Law § 6458 to establish grant
awards for P-TECH programs. Subject to an appropriation, the bill
requires the Commissioner to allocate funds for P-TECH programs approved
by the Commissioner in accordance with the Commissioner's regulations.
Funds must first be set aside for those approved P-TECH programs that
were funded under the previous request for proposals process to fulfill
any obligation to any cohort of students in such program so they can
obtain a cost-free associate degree. This will ensure that those P-TECH
programs fulfill their obligations to students currently enrolled in
those programs under a previous request for proposals process. The
Commissioner shall then, subject to any remaining appropriation, make
grant awards to eligible applicants through a new request for proposals
process and shall prioritize partnerships that demonstrate the willing-
ness and capacity to serve students who have been identified as econom-
ically disadvantaged or academically disadvantaged and at-risk for not
successfully completing high school or not enrolling in or succeeding in
college. Priority shall also be given to P-TECH programs that were fund-
ed by the Department under, a prior request for proposals process based
upon demonstration of successful student outcomes, as determined by the
Commissioner's regulations.

This section defines an eligible applicant as a New York State school
district, which must serve as the fiscal agent. An eligible district may
work in cooperation with other school districts, a board of cooperative
educational services, or any combination of these entities with a part-
nership that includes: (i) one or more New York State nonprofit higher
education institutions provided that at least one institution offers an
associate's degree linked to the goals of the approved P-TECH program,
and which awards the degree at no cost to the student/family; and (ii) a
regional New York State employer and/or industry/entity/association that
requires highly skilled employees which will utilize the knowledge and
skills obtained from the secondary and postsecondary programs proposed
under the application and agrees to place students who successfully
complete the program first in line for a job.

Monies made available under this section can only be spent for the
following purposes: existing evidence-based and/or standards-based
curriculum that focuses on a career in science, technology, engineering
or math- related career area within a P-TECH program; recruitment activ-
ities for eligible students; to provide professional development to
promote the P-TECH program, including cross-curriculum development
between partners and to ensure curriculum alignment that prepares
students to succeed in college level courses while in high school and
during career training; up to ten percent of funds awarded under this
section may be used for eligible applicants to purchase equipment needed
to upgrade existing programs or new equipment to start a program; work-
shops and planning meetings between partners, including counselors,
parents, and college faculty, and business leaders to support program
sustainability and build awareness in the regions of the benefits of
having such programs; post-secondary curriculum development that facili-
tates alignment and articulation with secondary programs leading to
college degrees and/or other industry recognized credentials that meet
the needs of employers; service contracts between members of the part-
nership; transportation for eligible students to take courses and
participate in activities at the partner campus of the higher education
partner; and tuition, books and fees; provided that tuition reimburse-
ment will only be allowable for non-remedial, credit-bearing college
courses.

Section 4 of the bill is the effective date.

 
STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE BILL:

It is necessary to preserve and continue the New York State early
college high school program and the New York State P-TECH program in
this State which provide various students, including those traditionally
underrepresented in post-secondary education, with the opportunity to
access college-level courses and college degree credits at the high
school level with the combined support of high school and college staff
and resources, and for P-TECH programs, career training and employment
in a highly skilled job upon completion of the program.

The early college high school program not only increases student' access
to higher education, but also reduces potential costs for students in
completing college degrees by allowing them to either complete a degree
upon graduation from high school or to apply their earned college cred-
its towards an Associate's or Baccalaureate's degree. This innovative
program provides incentives to high school students to proceed to
college and to earn a college degree by accelerating their overall
completion of a degree. It also better prepares them for college-level
coursework, which, will in turn, increase their academic performance.
Ultimately, this program increases graduation rates both at the high
school and college levels, especially for academically at-risk students.

The P-TECH program, through a public-private partnership, prepares thou-
sands of New York students for high-skill jobs of the future in technol-
ogy, manufacturing, healthcare and finance. The P-TECH program provides
students with a rigorous, relevant and cost-free high school and college
education and a workplace learning environment with ongoing mentoring by
professionals in the chosen career sector to better prepare these
students for successful careers. Students also receive a commitment from
the participating employer to be first in line for consideration for a
job following completion of the program.  Ultimately, this program
increases graduation rates both at the high school and college levels
and provides essential career training for academically at-risk, disad-
vantaged students, which at the completion of the program leads these
students to a skilled job.

It is also necessary to provide funding for these programs to ensure
that they continue in operation and continue to provide students with
these valuable services. Accelerating the completion of a student's
college degree at the high school level will result in a student requir-
ing less financial assistance (including tuition assistance or TAP
funds) to complete their degree at the post-secondary level.  These
programs will ultimately result in significant cost-savings to both the
State and to families and therefore, are a great investment of State
funds.

It is also necessary to provide additional funding for the SED to admin-
ister and evaluate these critical programs. These funds will support
program staff to supplement the oversight already being provided to
these programs, and ensure the timely and accurate analysis of data to
further enhance and validate these programs.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

2016: S.7921 Passed Senate
2017: S.1131 Finance

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
The bill would take effect immediately.

2017-S1131C (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  1131--C
 
                        2017-2018 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                              January 6, 2017
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sens.  MARCELLINO,  HELMING, MONTGOMERY, ORTT, SERINO --
   read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to  be  committed  to
   the  Committee  on  Finance  --  committee  discharged,  bill amended,
   ordered reprinted as amended and  recommitted  to  said  committee  --
   committee  discharged,  bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and
   recommitted to said committee  --  recommitted  to  the  Committee  on
   Finance  in  accordance  with  Senate  Rule  6,  sec.  8  -- committee
   discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
   to said committee
 
 AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to continuing  the  early
   college  high  school  program  and  the  pathways in technology early
   college high school program in this state; and making an appropriation
   therefor
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  Legislative  intent.  The  legislature  hereby  finds and
 declares it necessary to preserve and continue the New York state  early
 college high school program and the New York state pathways in technolo-
 gy  early  college  high  school  program (P-TECH program) in this state
 which provide various students, including those traditionally  underrep-
 resented  in  post-secondary  education,  with the opportunity to access
 college-level courses and college degree  credits  at  the  high  school
 level  with  the  combined  support of high school and college staff and
 resources, and for P-TECH programs, career training and employment in  a
 highly skilled job upon completion of the program.
   The  early  college  high  school program not only increases students'
 access to  higher  education,  but  also  reduces  potential  costs  for
 students  in  completing  college  degrees  by  allowing  them to either
 complete a degree upon graduation from high school  or  to  apply  their
 earned college credits towards an associate's or baccalaureate's degree.
 This  innovative  program provides incentives to high school students to
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.

                                                            LBD07446-07-8

 S. 1131--C                          2
 
 proceed to college and to earn a college degree  by  accelerating  their
 overall  completion  of  a  degree.  It  also  better  prepares them for
 college-level coursework, which, will in turn, increase  their  academic
 performance. Ultimately, this program increases graduation rates both at
 the  high school and college levels, especially for academically at-risk
 students.
   The P-TECH program, through  a  public-private  partnership,  prepares
 thousands  of  New  York  students  for high-skill jobs of the future in
 technology, manufacturing, healthcare and finance.  The  P-TECH  program
 provides  students  with  a rigorous, relevant and cost-free high school
 and college education and a workplace learning environment with  ongoing
 mentoring by professionals in the chosen career sector to better prepare
 these  students  for successful careers. Students also receive a commit-
 ment from the participating employer to be first in line  for  consider-
 ation  for  a  job following completion of the program. Ultimately, this
 program increases graduation rates both at the high school  and  college
 levels  and provides essential career training for academically at-risk,
 disadvantaged students, which at the completion  of  the  program  leads
 these students to a skilled job.
   The  legislature  hereby  finds  and  declares it necessary to provide
 funding for these programs to ensure that they continue in operation and
 continue to provide students with these valuable services.
   The legislature also finds and declares it necessary to provide  addi-
 tional  funding  for  the  state  education department to administer and
 evaluate these critical programs. These funds will support program staff
 to supplement the oversight already being provided  to  these  programs,
 and  ensure  the timely and accurate analysis of data to further enhance
 and validate these programs.
   § 2. The education law is amended by adding a new section 6457 to read
 as follows:
   § 6457. GRANT AWARDS FOR NEW YORK  STATE  EARLY  COLLEGE  HIGH  SCHOOL
 PROGRAMS.  1.  SUBJECT TO AN APPROPRIATION, THE COMMISSIONER SHALL ALLO-
 CATE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR EARLY COLLEGE  HIGH  SCHOOL  PROGRAMS  FOR  THE
 PURPOSES  OF  INCREASING  HIGH  SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES FOR ACADEMICALLY
 AT-RISK, DISADVANTAGED AND/OR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS AND TO
 INCREASE THEIR  PARTICIPATION  IN  POST-SECONDARY  EDUCATION  THROUGH  A
 NETWORK OF EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS IN THE STATE.
   2. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION:
   A.  "APPROVED  EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM" MEANS A FORMAL PART-
 NERSHIP BETWEEN A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AT LEAST ONE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER
 EDUCATION, APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER IN  ACCORDANCE  WITH  THE  REGU-
 LATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER AND THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS, WHICH
 PROVIDES  ELIGIBLE  STUDENTS  ENROLLED  IN SUCH PROGRAM WITH HIGH SCHOOL
 COURSES LEADING TO THE GRANTING OF A HIGH SCHOOL  DIPLOMA  AND  COLLEGE-
 LEVEL  COURSES  LEADING  TO THE GRANTING OF AT LEAST TWENTY-FOUR COLLEGE
 CREDITS AND UP TO A POST-SECONDARY DEGREE  OR  DIPLOMA  FROM  A  PARTNER
 INSTITUTION  OF  HIGHER EDUCATION AT NO COST TO THE STUDENT OR STUDENT'S
 FAMILY.
   B. "EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL" MEANS A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL THAT  OFFERS
 AN APPROVED EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM TO ITS STUDENTS;
   C. "ELIGIBLE APPLICANT" MEANS A NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH AN
 APPROVED  EARLY  COLLEGE  HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM WHICH PARTNERS WITH A NOT-
 FOR-PROFIT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION TO OFFER  COLLEGE-LEVEL  COURSES
 LEADING  TO  THE GRANTING OF AT LEAST TWENTY-FOUR COLLEGE CREDITS AND UP
 TO A POST-SECONDARY DEGREE OR DIPLOMA, OR A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HIGHER EDUCA-
 TION INSTITUTION REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT WHICH  PARTNERS  WITH  A

 S. 1131--C                          3
 
 NEW  YORK  STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OFFER AN APPROVED EARLY COLLEGE HIGH
 SCHOOL PROGRAM;
   D. "ELIGIBLE STUDENT" MEANS A STUDENT WHO:
   (I)  IS  A  RESIDENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH THE EARLY COLLEGE
 HIGH SCHOOL IS LOCATED AND IS ENROLLED IN SUCH SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND
   (II) IS REGISTERED TO ATTEND SUCH HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE  ACADEMIC  YEARS
 FOR WHICH THE GRANT AWARD IS BEING SOUGHT.
   3.  MONIES  MADE  AVAILABLE  UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE SPENT FOR THE
 FOLLOWING PURPOSES AS FURTHER PRESCRIBED  BY  THE  COMMISSIONER  IN  THE
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS:
   A.  TO  PROVIDE  ADDITIONAL STAFFING FOR THE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
 PROGRAM, INCLUDING A PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND COLLEGE LIAISON;
   B. STUDENT RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES;
   C. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO PROMOTE  THE  EARLY  COLLEGE
 HIGH  SCHOOL  PROGRAM,  INCLUDING  CROSS-CURRICULUM  DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN
 SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION  PARTNERS  TO  ENSURE  CURRICULUM
 ALIGNMENT  THAT  PREPARES  STUDENTS  TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES
 WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL;
   D. ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO PROMOTE  COLLEGE  READINESS
 AND A COLLEGE-GOING CULTURE;
   E.  TRANSPORTATION  FOR  STUDENTS  TO  TAKE COURSES AND PARTICIPATE IN
 ACTIVITIES AT THE PARTNER CAMPUS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNER; AND
   F. TUITION, BOOKS AND FEES; PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT  TUITION  REIMBURSE-
 MENT  SHALL  ONLY  BE ALLOWABLE FOR NON-REMEDIAL, CREDIT-BEARING COLLEGE
 COURSES.
   4. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL MAKE AWARDS TO ELIGIBLE  APPLICANTS  FOR  AN
 APPROVED EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM THROUGH A COMPETITIVE REQUEST
 FOR  PROPOSALS  PROCESS. THE FUNDING CYCLE FOR THIS PROGRAM SHALL BE FOR
 FIVE YEARS COMMENCING WITH THE TWO THOUSAND EIGHTEEN--TWO THOUSAND NINE-
 TEEN ACADEMIC YEAR, WITH A NEW GRANT CYCLE COMMENCING EVERY FIVE  YEARS.
 THE  PROGRAM CYCLE SHALL BE SEPTEMBER FIRST TO AUGUST THIRTY-FIRST ANNU-
 ALLY.
   A. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL PRIORITIZE PARTNERSHIPS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE
 WILLINGNESS AND CAPACITY TO SERVE STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN  IDENTIFIED  AS
 ECONOMICALLY  DISADVANTAGED AND/OR ACADEMICALLY AT-RISK FOR NOT SUCCESS-
 FULLY COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL  OR  NOT  ENROLLING  IN  OR  SUCCEEDING  IN
 COLLEGE.
   B.  PRIORITY SHALL ALSO BE GIVEN TO EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
 THAT WERE FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT UNDER A PRIOR REQUEST  FOR  PROPOSALS
 PROCESS,  BASED  UPON  DEMONSTRATION  OF  SUCCESSFUL STUDENT OUTCOMES AS
 DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSIONER IN REGULATIONS.
   5. ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS SHALL FILE AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BY THE
 COMMISSIONER IN A TIMEFRAME AND MANNER PRESCRIBED BY  THE  COMMISSIONER,
 DEMONSTRATING  A  NEED FOR SUCH FUNDING, INCLUDING HOW THE FUNDING WOULD
 BE USED AND HOW MANY STUDENTS  WOULD  BE  ASSISTED  WITH  SUCH  FUNDING.
 SUCCESSFUL  APPLICANTS WILL BE FUNDED AS PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS.
   6. NO FUNDS PURSUANT TO  THIS  SECTION  SHALL  BE  MADE  AVAILABLE  TO
 SUPPORT  THE  REGULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF ANY INSTITUTION PARTICIPATING
 IN THIS PROGRAM, NOR SHALL FUNDS BE  PROVIDED  FOR  PROGRAMS  WHICH  ARE
 INCOMPATIBLE  WITH THE REGENTS PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF
 HIGHER EDUCATION IN THIS STATE.
   § 3. The education law is amended by adding a new section 6458 to read
 as follows:
   § 6458. GRANT AWARDS FOR PATHWAYS IN  TECHNOLOGY  EARLY  COLLEGE  HIGH
 SCHOOL  (P-TECH)  PROGRAMS.  1. SUBJECT TO AN APPROPRIATION, THE COMMIS-

 S. 1131--C                          4
 
 SIONER SHALL ALLOCATE THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR P-TECH  PROGRAMS  FOR  THE
 PURPOSES  OF PREPARING ELIGIBLE ACADEMICALLY AT-RISK AND/OR ECONOMICALLY
 DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS FOR HIGH-SKILL JOBS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO
 THOSE IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, HEALTHCARE AND
 FINANCE  THROUGH  A SIX-YEAR ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT COMBINES HIGH SCHOOL,
 COLLEGE AND CAREER TRAINING.
   2. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION:
   A. "APPROVED PATHWAYS IN TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (P-TECH)
 PROGRAM" MEANS A NEW YORK STATE P-TECH PROGRAM, APPROVED BY THE  COMMIS-
 SIONER  IN  ACCORDANCE  WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER AND THE
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS, WHICH PROVIDES ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ENROLLED
 IN SUCH PROGRAM WITH HIGH SCHOOL COURSES LEADING TO THE  GRANTING  OF  A
 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES LEADING TO THE GRANTING OF
 A  POST-SECONDARY  DEGREE OR DIPLOMA AT A PARTNERING COLLEGE APPROVED BY
 THE DEPARTMENT AND CAREER TRAINING WITH AN ELIGIBLE PARTNERING EMPLOYER;
   B. "ELIGIBLE APPLICANT" MEANS A NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT,  WHICH
 MUST SERVE AS THE FISCAL AGENT. THE ELIGIBLE APPLICANT MAY WORK IN COOP-
 ERATION  WITH OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS, A BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL
 SERVICES, OR ANY COMBINATION OF THESE ENTITIES WITH A  PARTNERSHIP  THAT
 INCLUDES:
   (I)  ONE OR MORE NEW YORK STATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTI-
 TUTIONS PROVIDED THAT AT LEAST ONE  INSTITUTION  OFFERS  AN  ASSOCIATE'S
 DEGREE  (OR  OTHER TWO-YEAR DEGREE THAT IS THE INDUSTRY STANDARD FOR THE
 TARGETED JOBS) LINKED TO THE GOALS OF THE APPROVED P-TECH  PROGRAM,  AND
 WHICH AWARDS THE DEGREE AT NO COST TO THE STUDENT/FAMILY; AND
   (II)  A  REGIONAL  NEW YORK STATE EMPLOYER (OR CONSORTIUM OF EMPLOYERS
 FROM RELATED SECTORS) AND/OR INDUSTRY/ENTITY/ASSOCIATION  THAT  REQUIRES
 HIGHLY  SKILLED  EMPLOYEES  WHICH  WILL UTILIZE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
 OBTAINED FROM THE SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS  PROPOSED  UNDER
 THE  APPLICATION  AND AGREES TO PLACE STUDENTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE
 THE PROGRAM FIRST IN LINE FOR A JOB; AND
   C. "ELIGIBLE STUDENT" MEANS A STUDENT WHO:
   (I) IS A RESIDENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR A RESIDENT OF A COMPONENT
 DISTRICT OF A CONSORTIUM APPLICANT,  IN  WHICH  THE  P-TECH  PROGRAM  IS
 LOCATED AND IS ENROLLED IN SUCH SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND
   (II)  IS  REGISTERED TO ATTEND SUCH HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ACADEMIC YEARS
 FOR WHICH THE GRANT AWARD IS BEING SOUGHT.
   3. MONIES MADE AVAILABLE UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL  BE  SPENT  FOR  THE
 FOLLOWING  PURPOSES,  AS  FURTHER  PRESCRIBED BY THE COMMISSIONER IN THE
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS:
   A. EXISTING EVIDENCE-BASED  AND/OR  STANDARDS  BASED  CURRICULUM  THAT
 FOCUSES  ON A CAREER IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING OR MATH-RELATED
 CAREER AREA WITHIN A P-TECH PROGRAM;
   B. RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS;
   C. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO PROMOTE THE P-TECH  PROGRAM,
 INCLUDING  CROSS-CURRICULUM  DEVELOPMENT  BETWEEN PARTNERS AND TO ENSURE
 CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT THAT PREPARES STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE  LEVEL
 COURSES WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL AND DURING CAREER TRAINING;
   D.  UP  TO TEN PERCENT OF FUNDS AWARDED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY BE USED
 FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO UPGRADE EXISTING
 PROGRAMS OR NEW EQUIPMENT TO START A PROGRAM;
   E. WORKSHOPS AND PLANNING MEETINGS BETWEEN PARTNERS, INCLUDING COUNSE-
 LORS, PARENTS, AND COLLEGE FACULTY,  AND  BUSINESS  LEADERS  TO  SUPPORT
 PROGRAM  SUSTAINABILITY  AND BUILD AWARENESS IN THE REGIONS ON THE BENE-
 FITS OF HAVING SUCH PROGRAMS;

 S. 1131--C                          5
 
   F. POST-SECONDARY CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT  THAT  FACILITATES  ALIGNMENT
 AND  ARTICULATION  WITH  SECONDARY  PROGRAMS  LEADING TO COLLEGE DEGREES
 AND/OR OTHER INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS  THAT  MEET  THE  NEEDS  OF
 EMPLOYERS;
   G. SERVICE CONTRACTS BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE PARTNERSHIP;
   H.  TRANSPORTATION  FOR  ELIGIBLE STUDENTS TO TAKE COURSES AND PARTIC-
 IPATE IN ACTIVITIES AT THE PARTNER CAMPUS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION  PART-
 NER; AND
   I.  TUITION, BOOKS AND FEES; PROVIDED THAT TUITION REIMBURSEMENT SHALL
 ONLY BE ALLOWABLE FOR NON-REMEDIAL, CREDIT-BEARING COLLEGE COURSES.
   4. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL MAKE GRANT AWARDS TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR
 AN APPROVED P-TECH PROGRAM.
   A. FUNDS MUST FIRST BE SET ASIDE FOR THOSE  APPROVED  P-TECH  PROGRAMS
 THAT  WERE  FUNDED  UNDER THE PREVIOUS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS FOR
 ANY COHORT OF STUDENTS IN SUCH PROGRAM SO THEY CAN  OBTAIN  A  COST-FREE
 ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE.
   B. THE COMMISSIONER MAY ALSO MAKE AWARDS TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR AN
 APPROVED  P-TECH  PROGRAM  THROUGH  A  COMPETITIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
 PROCESS. THE FUNDING CYCLE FOR THIS PROGRAM SHALL  BE  FOR  SEVEN  YEARS
 COMMENCING  WITH  THE TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-TWO--TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-THREE
 ACADEMIC YEAR, SUBJECT TO AN  APPROPRIATION,  WITH  A  NEW  GRANT  CYCLE
 COMMENCING EVERY SEVEN YEARS.
   C. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL PRIORITIZE PARTNERSHIPS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE
 WILLINGNESS  AND  CAPACITY TO SERVE STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS
 ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED OR ACADEMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AND AT-RISK FOR
 NOT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL OR NOT ENROLLING IN OR  SUCCEED-
 ING IN COLLEGE.
   D. FOR AWARDS MADE UNDER A NEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS, PRIORITY
 SHALL  ALSO  BE GIVEN TO P-TECH PROGRAMS THAT WERE FUNDED BY THE DEPART-
 MENT UNDER A PRIOR REQUEST FOR  PROPOSALS  PROCESS,  BASED  UPON  DEMON-
 STRATION OF SUCCESSFUL STUDENT OUTCOMES AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSION-
 ER IN REGULATIONS.
   5.  ELIGIBLE  APPLICANTS SHALL FILE AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BY THE
 COMMISSIONER IN A TIMEFRAME AND MANNER PRESCRIBED BY  THE  COMMISSIONER,
 DEMONSTRATING  A  NEED FOR SUCH FUNDING, INCLUDING HOW THE FUNDING WOULD
 BE USED AND HOW MANY STUDENTS  WOULD  BE  ASSISTED  WITH  SUCH  FUNDING.
 SUCCESSFUL  APPLICANTS  WILL  BE  FUNDED  AS PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
 REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER AND THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS.
   6. NO FUNDS PURSUANT TO  THIS  SECTION  SHALL  BE  MADE  AVAILABLE  TO
 SUPPORT  THE  REGULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF ANY INSTITUTION PARTICIPATING
 IN THIS PROGRAM, NOR SHALL FUNDS BE  PROVIDED  FOR  PROGRAMS  WHICH  ARE
 INCOMPATIBLE  WITH THE REGENTS PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF
 HIGHER EDUCATION IN THIS STATE.
   § 4. The sum of thirty-six million dollars ($36,000,000), or  so  much
 thereof  as  may  be  necessary, is hereby appropriated to the education
 department out of any moneys in the state treasury general fund  to  the
 credit  of the aid to localities/local assistance account, not otherwise
 appropriated, as follows:
   a. thirteen million dollars for payment of grants to  eligible  insti-
 tutions  for  early  college high school programs in accordance with the
 provisions of section 6457 of the education law, as added by section two
 of this act. Such sum shall be payable on the audit and warrant  of  the
 state  comptroller on vouchers certified or approved by the commissioner
 of education, in the manner prescribed by law.
   b. twenty-three million dollars for  payment  of  grants  to  eligible
 institutions  for  pathways  in  technology  early  college  high school

 S. 1131--C                          6
 
 programs in accordance with the provisions of section 6458 of the educa-
 tion law, as added by section three of this act. Such sum shall be paya-
 ble on the audit and warrant of the state comptroller on vouchers certi-
 fied  or  approved  by  the  commissioner  of  education,  in the manner
 prescribed by law.
   § 5. This act shall take effect immediately.

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