S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
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538
2011-2012 Regular Sessions
I N A S S E M B L Y
(PREFILED)
January 5, 2011
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Introduced by M. of A. MAGNARELLI, DESTITO, GABRYSZAK, PERRY, LIFTON,
LUPARDO, RAMOS, BARRON -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. McENENY,
PHEFFER -- read once and referred to the Committee on Higher Education
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to creating the
technology employment community hub (TECH) centers program
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 that
significant employment opportunities exist in growing fields where
complex technologies require advanced skills. Access to modern, effi-
cient facilities and equipment will provide students with the ability to
learn about, develop and apply new technologies. Having access to these
modern facilities and equipment will provide students with the knowledge
and skill required for employment in the ever-expanding high-technology
sector or in other sectors of the economy, including manufacturing and
service, that utilize advanced, high-technology-related processes. The
legislature finds that it is proper and essential for the state to
support efforts that will provide students with updated and modern
facilities and equipment where skills can be learned in a setting that
best matches the workplaces for which the students are being prepared.
The legislature also finds and declares that a well-trained and skilled
workforce will attract businesses seeking to enhance production, modern-
ize or expand as well as start up or relocate to New York state.
The legislature hereby authorizes the creation of the technology
employment community hub (TECH) centers program.
S 2. The public authorities law is amended by adding a new section
3154-a to read as follows:
S 3154-A. TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYMENT COMMUNITY HUB (TECH) CENTERS PROGRAM.
1. A TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYMENT COMMUNITY HUB (TECH) CENTERS PROGRAM (HERE-
AFTER REFERRED TO AS TECH) IS HEREBY CREATED.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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2. THE FOUNDATION SHALL, FROM APPROPRIATIONS MADE AVAILABLE FOR THIS
PURPOSE OR FROM APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION TWO HUNDRED NINE-P OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW, AWARD
GRANTS OF UP TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO COMMUNITY COLLEGES FOR
RECONSTRUCTING, REHABILITATING OR IMPROVING EXISTING LABORATORY FACILI-
TIES AND FOR ACQUISITION OR UPGRADES OF EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE
TARGETED EDUCATIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL OR TRAINING SERVICES TO STUDENTS
SEEKING ASSOCIATE DEGREES OR WORKERS SEEKING OCCUPATION-SPECIFIC TRAIN-
ING IN ORDER TO OBTAIN OR RETAIN EMPLOYMENT AND FOR COSTS INCURRED BY
THE INSTITUTION FOR SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF FACULTY DIRECTLY ENGAGED IN
RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION. SUCH GRANTS
SHALL BE AWARDED ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS TO COMMUNITY COLLEGES RESPONDING
TO REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS ISSUED BY THE OFFICE.
3. APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL
DESCRIBE THE GRANT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE
LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
(A) DEMONSTRATION OF NEED IN THE REGION FOR SKILLED WORKERS IN THE
HIGH-TECHNOLOGY FIELDS;
(B) EVIDENCE OF ANY COLLABORATION WITH A NEW YORK STATE FOUR-YEAR
INSTITUTION OR NEW YORK STATE BUSINESS INCLUDING, (I) A DETAILED
DESCRIPTION OF THE SKILL NEEDS OF THE INSTITUTION OR BUSINESS; (II) A
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER TRAINING RESOURCES REQUIRED;
(C) A DETAILED BUDGET INCLUDING COSTS TO RECONSTRUCT, REHABILITATE OR
IMPROVE EXISTING LABORATORY FACILITIES, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT;
(D) A DESCRIPTION OF MATCHING FUNDS THAT MAY INCLUDE CASH OR IN-KIND
SERVICES FROM FEDERAL OR PRIVATE SOURCES; AND
(E) SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF FACULTY DIRECTLY ENGAGED IN RELEVANT
EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO THIS
SECTION.
4. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL SUBMIT TO THE GOVERNOR, THE SPEAKER OF
THE ASSEMBLY, AND THE TEMPORARY PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE A REPORT ON THE
PROGRAM BY THE FIRST OF SEPTEMBER, TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN AND ANNUALLY
THEREAFTER. SUCH REPORT SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOR EACH RECIPIENT
UNDER THE PROGRAM:
(A) THE NAMES OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES RECEIVING AWARDS;
(B) THE AMOUNTS OF EACH AWARD AND MATCHING FUNDS;
(C) A DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT PURCHASES AND FACILITY UPGRADES;
(D) THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS OR WORKERS PARTICIPATING IN TRAINING
ENABLED BY THE PROGRAM;
(E) EMPLOYMENT OR OTHER OUTCOMES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, JOB
RETENTION, ENABLED BY THE AWARD; AND
(F) ANY OTHER INFORMATION DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE EXECUTIVE DIREC-
TOR.
S 3. This act shall take effect immediately.