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Jan 04, 2012 |
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Apr 13, 2011 |
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Senate Bill S4599
2011-2012 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, C, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Finance Committee
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
2011-S4599 (ACTIVE) - Details
2011-S4599 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S4599 TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the education law, in relation to establishing the general equivalency degree assistance pilot program; and making an appropriation therefor; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This bill establishes a pilot program in Suffolk County that would allow individuals to study for the general equivalence degree (GED) on their own. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section One adds a new section § 6311 to the education law, which authorizes the board of trustees of the Suffolk County Community College to establish a pilot program for online education for those studying to obtain a GED. The program establishes an interactive website with a curriculum, recommended course of study, quizzes and practice tests and links to other tutorial programs. This section also mandates the board of trustees to set tuition and develop and implement the curriculum of such a program. The board of trustees is also responsible for the maintenance of the website, with certain requirements laid out in this section. Section Two directs the board of trustees of Suffolk County Community
2011-S4599 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ S. 4599 A. 7112 2011-2012 Regular Sessions S E N A T E - A S S E M B L Y April 13, 2011 ___________ IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. ZELDIN -- read twice and ordered print- ed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. GRAF -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to establishing the general equivalency degree assistance pilot program; and making an appropriation therefor; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 6311 to read as follows: S 6311. GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DEGREE ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM. 1. AUTHORIZATION. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY GENERAL OR SPECIAL LAW, RULE OR REGU- LATION TO THE CONTRARY, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNI- TY COLLEGE IS AUTHORIZED TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM FOR ONLINE EDUCA- TION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH OBTAINING THEIR GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DEGREE. 2. TUITION. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY CHARGE TUITION FOR SUCH PROGRAM; PROVIDED THAT SUCH FEES SHALL NOT EXCEED TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS PER SEMESTER PER INDIVIDUAL ENROLLED IN SUCH PROGRAM. 3. CURRICULUM. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO MEET THE STANDARDS OF EDUCATION NECESSARY TO PASS THE GENERAL EQUIVALENCY EXAM; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT SUCH CURRICULUM SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, INCLUDE A COURSE OF STUDY IN MATHEMATICS, ENGLISH READING AND COMPREHENSION, UNITED STATES AND WORLD HISTORY AND THE GENERAL SCIENCES. 4. WEBSITE. (A) THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL MAINTAIN A WEBSITE DISPLAYING THE CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTIONS ON THE RECOMMENDED COURSE OF EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD10002-01-1
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