New York S 3417: Provides that certain applicants be eligible for conviction sealing

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S03417 Summary:

BILL NOS03417A

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SAME ASSAME AS A05542-A

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SPONSORSTAVISKY

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COSPNSRCOMRIE

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MLTSPNSR

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Amd §§6454 & 6455, Ed L

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Updates the admission criteria for the science and technology entry program and collegiate science and technology entry program to consider whether a student is a member of an ethnic group that is underrepresented in the eligible profession they are pursuing.

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BILL NOS03417A

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01/27/2025REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

03/04/2025AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

03/04/2025PRINT NUMBER 3417A

01/07/2026REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

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 STATE OF NEW YORK
 ________________________________________________________________________

 3417--A

 2025-2026 Regular Sessions

 IN SENATE

 January 27, 2025
 ___________

 Introduced by Sen. STAVISKY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
 printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher Education --
 committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and
 recommitted to said committee

 AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to including underrepre-
 sented ethnic groups in the admission criteria for the science and
 technology entry program and collegiate science and technology entry
 program

 The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-
 bly, do enact as follows:

 1 Section 1. Legislative findings. Science, Technology, Engineering,
 2 and Mathematics (STEM) professions play a crucial role in New York
 3 state's economy, workforce development, and innovation. STEM fields are
 4 a cornerstone of economic growth and workforce expansion in New York
 5 state.
 6 STEM and allied health professions are essential to New York's econom-
 7 ic growth, technological advancement, and healthcare infrastructure.
 8 While STEM fields drive innovation and economic development, allied
 9 health professionals play a crucial role in ensuring accessible and
 10 high-quality healthcare services. Continued investment in education,
 11 workforce development, and industry partnerships will be critical to
 12 sustaining both fields. Moving forward, access to STEM and allied health
 13 training programs will be essential in meeting workforce demands and
 14 supporting the well-being of all New Yorkers.
 15 The Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) and Collegiate Science
 16 and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) are important tools to ensure that
 17 these programs are available to all aspiring members of the STEM and
 18 licensed professional workforces. These programs will continue to build
 19 on their legacy of ensuring representation in the fields they serve,
 20 which will strengthen our state's workforce and economy.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
 [ ] is old law to be omitted.
 LBD07779-02-5

 S. 3417--A 2

 1 Representation in the workforce is critical, especially in New York's
 2 healthcare workforce. A 2017 study published in the Journal of General
 3 Internal Medicine found that Black and Hispanic patients were more like-
 4 ly to report feeling comfortable discussing sensitive topics with a
 5 provider of the same race or ethnicity. A 2019 study published in the
 6 Journal of Health Care Administration found that culturally competent
 7 care was associated with improved patient satisfaction, adherence to
 8 treatment, and health outcomes. Further a 2020 report by the National
 9 Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that a diverse
 10 healthcare workforce can improve access to care for underserved popu-
 11 lations. These benefits are not limited to healthcare. A 2017 study
 12 published in Nature and a 2019 study in the Harvard Business Review
 13 found that diverse teams outperform homogenous teams in terms of creati-
 14 vity and problem-solving. This means that the health and economic future
 15 of our state is dependent on the diversity of our workforce.
 16 STEP and CSTEP have a successful history of bringing underrepresented
 17 students into STEM licensed professions and health professions fields.
 18 These programs create academic opportunities for