New York A04601 amends the social services law to clarify definitions of vocational educational training and educational activities.

New York A04601 amends the social services law to clarify definitions of vocational educational training and educational activities. Vocational educational training includes high school equivalency preparation, basic and remedial education, English proficiency, and financial literacy. Educational activities include career advice, financial management, and credit use. Assignments must align with individual assessment and employment plans, and satisfactory academic progress is required. Post-secondary education must directly relate to employment goals. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A04601 amends the social services law to clarify definitions of vocational educational training and educational activities.

New York A04601 amends the social services law to clarify definitions of vocational educational training and educational activities. Vocational educational training includes high school equivalency preparation, basic and remedial education, English proficiency, and financial literacy. Educational activities include career advice, financial management, and credit use. Assignments must align with individual assessment and employment plans, and satisfactory academic progress is required. Post-secondary education must directly relate to employment goals. The act takes effect immediately.