Bill > S00803

This bill amends New York state law to provide supports and services for unaccompanied minors with no lawful immigration status. The key provisions include: - Defining "unaccompanied minor" as a child under 18 who was in federal custody and either has no lawful immigration status or was separated from a parent/guardian upon entry to the U.S. - Requiring the state to provide a range of services for unaccompanied minors, including health/mental health care, counseling, legal representation, language assistance, and help with education and employment. - Establishing an "immigration services liaison" to connect unaccompanied minors with these support services. - Requiring training on trauma-informed and culturally competent care for providers serving unaccompanied minors. - Mandating that authorized agencies and out-of-state providers refer unaccompanied minors to the liaison and provide them with information on available services and the right to counsel. - Ensuring unaccompanied minors are eligible for certain public health insurance benefits. - Creating a state-funded program to provide legal representation for unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings.