S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
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10467
I N A S S E M B L Y
April 25, 2018
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Introduced by M. of A. NOLAN -- (at request of the State Education
Department) -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to continuing the New
York State Smart Scholars early college high school program and the
New York State pathways in technology early college high school
program in this state
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 Smart
Scholars early college high school program and the New York state path-
ways in technology early college high school program (P-TECH program)
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 New York State
Smart Scholars 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.
The New York State P-TECH program, through a public-private partner-
ship, prepares thousands of New York students for high-skill jobs of the
future in technology, manufacturing, healthcare and finance. The New
York State P-TECH program provides students with a rigorous, relevant
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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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 an opportunity 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 improves students' readiness for employment in a 21st centu-
ry workplace.
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 legisla-
ture also finds and declares it necessary to provide additional 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 SMART SCHOLARS EARLY COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS. 1. SUBJECT TO AN APPROPRIATION, THE COMMISSIONER
SHALL ALLOCATE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR NYS SMART SCHOLARS ECHS PROGRAMS FOR
THE PURPOSES OF INCREASING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES FOR ACADEMICALLY
AT-RISK, 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 NYS SMART SCHOLARS ECHS PROGRAM" MEANS A FORMAL PARTNER-
SHIP BETWEEN A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AT LEAST ONE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER
EDUCATION THAT IS APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER AND ANY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS
UNDER THIS SECTION OR A PRIOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS PURSUANT TO
SUBDIVISION FIVE OF THIS SECTION WHICH PROVIDES ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
ENROLLED IN SUCH PROGRAM WITH HIGH SCHOOL COURSES LEADING TO THE GRANT-
ING 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-SECON-
DARY DEGREE OR DIPLOMA FROM SUCH PARTNER INSTITUTION OR INSTITUTIONS OF
HIGHER EDUCATION AT NO COST TO THE STUDENT OR STUDENT'S FAMILY;
B. "NYS SMART SCHOLARS ECHS" MEANS A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL THAT OFFERS AN
APPROVED NYS SMART SCHOLARS ECHS PROGRAM TO ITS STUDENTS;
C. "ELIGIBLE APPLICANT" MEANS A NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH A
NYS SMART SCHOLARS ECHS PROGRAM WHICH PARTNERS WITH A NOT-FOR-PROFIT
HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION OR INSTITUTIONS 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
EDUCATION INSTITUTION REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT WHICH PARTNERS WITH
A NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OFFER A NYS SMART SCHOLARS ECHS
PROGRAM; AND
D. "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 NYS SMART SCHOLARS ECHS
IS LOCATED AND IS ENROLLED IN SUCH SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND (II) IS REGIS-
TERED TO ATTEND SUCH HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ACADEMIC YEARS FOR WHICH THE
GRANT AWARD IS BEING SOUGHT.
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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 NYS SMART SCHOLARS ECHS
PROGRAM, INCLUDING A PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND COLLEGE LIAISON;
B. STUDENT RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES;
C. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO PROMOTE THE NYS SMART SCHOL-
ARS ECHS PROGRAM, INCLUDING CROSS-CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN SECOND-
ARY AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION PARTNERS TO ENSURE CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT
THAT PREPARES STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES WHILE IN HIGH
SCHOOL;
D. WORKSHOPS AND PLANNING MEETINGS BETWEEN PARTNERS, INCLUDING COUNSE-
LORS, PARENTS, AND COLLEGE FACULTY, TO SUPPORT PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY
AND BUILD AWARENESS IN THE REGIONS ON THE BENEFITS OF HAVING SUCH
PROGRAMS;
E. ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO PROMOTE COLLEGE READINESS
AND A COLLEGE-GOING CULTURE;
F. TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE COURSES AND PARTICIPATE IN
ACTIVITIES AT THE NYS SMART SCHOLARS ECHS SITE AND AT THE PARTNER CAMPUS
OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNER; AND
G. TUITION, BOOKS AND FEES; PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT TUITION REIMBURSE-
MENT SHALL ONLY BE ALLOWABLE FOR NON-REMEDIAL, CREDIT-BEARING COLLEGE
COURSES.
4. A. SUBJECT TO AN APPROPRIATION THE COMMISSIONER SHALL MAKE AWARDS
TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW NYS SMART SCHOLARS
ECHS PROGRAMS THROUGH A COMPETITIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS.
B. 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.
C. 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 THE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS.
5. A. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW TO THE CONTRARY,
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED NYS EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT WERE
FUNDED UNDER A PRIOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS AND WHOSE CONTRACTS
HAVE BEEN CONTINUOUSLY RENEWED BY THE DEPARTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE LAWS SINCE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE ELIGI-
BLE FOR FUNDING UNDER THIS SECTION AND SHALL NOT HAVE TO APPLY FOR FUND-
ING UNDER THIS SECTION; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT SUCH PROGRAMS SHALL MEET
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SUBDIVISION.
B. IN ORDER FOR ANY NYS SMART SCHOLARS ECHS PROGRAM THAT WAS PREVIOUS-
LY FUNDED PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION TO CONTINUE TO
RECEIVE FUNDING UNDER THIS SECTION, THE PROGRAM SHALL BE REQUIRED TO
MEET CERTAIN BENCHMARKS AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE
DEPARTMENT IN ORDER TO DEMONSTRATE THAT IT CONTINUES TO BE A SUCCESSFUL
NYS SMART SCHOLARS ECHS AND IF THE PROGRAM FAILS TO MEET SUCH BENCHMARKS
AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, IT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION
AS DESCRIBED IN REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER, WHICH MAY INCLUDE BUT
NOT BE LIMITED TO ESTABLISHING TIMELINES TO MEET PROGRAM STANDARDS, A
LIMITATION ON ENROLLMENT, TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT AND/OR CLOSURE OF
THE PROGRAM AND/OR REQUIRING A TEACH-OUT AGREEMENT WITH AN APPROVED NYS
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SMART SCHOLARS ECHS PROGRAM TO DESCRIBE HOW STUDENTS WILL BE TRANSFERRED
TO SUCH PROGRAM UPON CLOSURE.
C. ANY NYS SMART SCHOLARS ECHS PROGRAM APPROVED PURSUANT TO A PRIOR
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO RE-APPLY FOR
FUNDS UNDER THIS SECTION UNLESS THEY ARE OFFERING A NEW NYS SMART SCHOL-
ARS ECHS PROGRAM, AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSIONER.
6. NO FUNDS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO
SUPPORT THE REGULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR INSTITU-
TION OR INSTITUTIONS 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 NEW YORK STATE PATHWAYS IN TECHNOLOGY EARLY
COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS. 1. SUBJECT TO AN APPROPRIATION, THE
COMMISSIONER SHALL ALLOCATE THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR NYSP-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 NYS P-TECH PROGRAMS" MEANS A NYS P-TECH PROGRAM,
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE
COMMISSIONER, ANY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS UNDER THIS SECTION OR A
PRIOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION FIVE OF THIS
SECTION, WHICH PROVIDES ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN SUCH PROGRAM WITH
HIGH SCHOOL COURSES LEADING TO THE GRANTING OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA,
COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES LEADING TO THE GRANTING OF A POST-SECONDARY DEGREE
AT A PARTNERING INSTITUTION, AND CAREER TRAINING WITH AN ELIGIBLE PART-
NERING EMPLOYER;
B. "ELIGIBLE APPLICANT" MEANS A NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT OR A
BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, WHICH MUST SERVE AS THE
FISCAL AGENT. THE ELIGIBLE APPLICANT MAY WORK IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER
SCHOOL DISTRICTS, A BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, OR ANY
COMBINATION OF THESE. THE ELIGIBLE APPLICANT SHALL FORM A PARTNERSHIP
THAT INCLUDES:
(I) ONE OR MORE NEW YORK STATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTI-
TUTION OR INSTITUTIONS REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT 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 NYS 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 WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE 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 NYS 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.
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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 AND/OR IN REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER:
A. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STAFFING FOR THE NYS P-TECH PROGRAM, INCLUD-
ING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND COLLEGE LIAISON;
B. EXISTING EVIDENCE-BASED AND/OR STANDARDS BASED CURRICULUM THAT
FOCUSES ON A CAREER IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING OR MATH-RELATED
CAREER AREA WITHIN A NYS P-TECH PROGRAM;
C. RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS;
D. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO PROMOTE THE NYS 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;
E. 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; PROVIDED THAT AN ELIGIBLE
APPLICANT MAY SEEK PERMISSION FROM THE COMMISSIONER FOR A WAIVER OF THE
TEN PERCENT CAP, AND SUCH REQUEST MUST INCLUDE A JUSTIFICATION FOR WHY
EQUIPMENT IN EXCESS OF THE CAP IS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE GOALS OF
THE NYS P-TECH PROGRAM;
F. 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;
G. 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;
H. SERVICE CONTRACTS BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE PARTNERSHIP;
I. TRANSPORTATION FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS TO TAKE COURSES AND PARTIC-
IPATE IN ACTIVITIES AT THE NYS P-TECH SITE, AT PARTNER EMPLOYERS'
LOCATIONS, AND AT THE PARTNER CAMPUS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNER;
AND
J. TUITION, BOOKS AND FEES; PROVIDED THAT TUITION REIMBURSEMENT SHALL
ONLY BE ALLOWABLE FOR NON-REMEDIAL, CREDIT-BEARING COLLEGE COURSES.
4. A. SUBJECT TO AN APPROPRIATION THE COMMISSIONER SHALL MAKE AWARDS
TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW NYS P-TECH PROGRAMS
THROUGH A COMPETITIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS.
B. 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.
C. 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 MAY STUDENTS WOULD BE ASSISTED WITH SUCH FUNDING.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE FUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS
OF THE COMMISSIONER.
5. A. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW TO THE CONTRARY,
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED NYS P-TECH PROGRAMS THAT WERE FUNDED UNDER A PRIOR
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS AND WHOSE CONTRACTS HAVE BEEN CONTINUOUSLY
RENEWED BY THE DEPARTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS SINCE
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING UNDER
THIS SECTION AND SHALL NOT HAVE TO APPLY FOR FUNDING UNDER THIS SECTION;
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PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT SUCH PROGRAM SHALL MEET REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
SUBDIVISION.
B. IN ORDER FOR ANY NYS P-TECH PROGRAM THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY FUNDED
PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE FUND-
ING UNDER THIS SECTION, THE PROGRAM SHALL BE REQUIRED TO MEET CERTAIN
BENCHMARKS AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE DEPARTMENT IN
ORDER TO DEMONSTRATE THAT IT CONTINUES TO BE A SUCCESSFUL NYS P-TECH
PROGRAM AND IF THE PROGRAM FAILS TO MEET SUCH BENCHMARKS AND PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS, IT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION AS
DESCRIBED IN REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER, WHICH MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT
BE LIMITED TO ESTABLISHING TIMELINES TO MEET PROGRAM STANDARDS, A LIMI-
TATION ON ENROLLMENT, TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT AND/OR CLOSURE OF THE
PROGRAM AND/OR REQUIRING A TEACH-OUT AGREEMENT WITH AN APPROVED NYS
P-TECH PROGRAM TO DESCRIBE HOW STUDENTS WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO SUCH
PROGRAM UPON CLOSURE.
C. ANY NYS P-TECH PROGRAM APPROVED PURSUANT TO A PRIOR REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS PROCESS SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO RE-APPLY FOR FUNDS UNDER THIS
SECTION UNLESS THEY ARE OFFERING A NEW NYS P-TECH PROGRAM, AS DETERMINED
BY THE COMMISSIONER.
6. NO FUNDS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO
SUPPORT THE REGULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR INSTITU-
TION OR INSTITUTIONS PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROGRAM, NOR SHALL FUNDS BE
PROVIDED FOR PROGRAMS WHICH ARE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE REGENTS PLANS FOR
THE EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THIS STATE.
§ 4. This act shall take effect immediately.