New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5988: Enables public libraries to access employment preparation education (EPE) funds to provide adult literacy education
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 5988 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enables public libraries to access employment preparation education (EPE) funds to provide adult literacy education. Primary sponsor: Siela Bynoe (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enables public libraries to access employment preparation education (EPE) funds to provide adult literacy education; sets aside one million dollars to be awarded through a competitive grant process; provides that half of such appropriation shall be set aside for libraries serving a population of one million or more.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siela Bynoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Kevin Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO LIBRARIES
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO LIBRARIES