Establishes an educator development workforce to contract with EDHUBNY for support of New York's child serving and educator workforce.

The bill establishes an educator development workforce to contract with EDHUBNY, a nonprofit organization, for support of New York's child serving and educator workforce. The workforce will collaborate with EDHUBNY to implement initiatives including registered apprenticeship programs, career changer credentialing pathways, and professional development. Contracts will include performance measures, reporting requirements, and fiscal controls. The workforce can also collaborate with other state agencies. The bill appropriates $50 million for this purpose and takes effect January 1, 2027.

Establishes an educator development workforce to contract with EDHUBNY for support of New York's child serving and educator workforce.

The bill establishes an educator development workforce to contract with EDHUBNY, a nonprofit organization, for support of New York's child serving and educator workforce. The workforce will collaborate with EDHUBNY to implement initiatives including registered apprenticeship programs, career changer credentialing pathways, and professional development. Contracts will include performance measures, reporting requirements, and fiscal controls. The workforce can also collaborate with other state agencies. The bill appropriates $50 million for this purpose and takes effect January 1, 2027.