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NY S05549
NY S05549Provides for the protection of the air quality at licensed day care centers and head start day care centers funded pursuant to federal law; requires the office of children and family services to consult with the commissioners of environmental conservation and health regarding the air quality and environmental hazards that may be involved with any new day care center or head start day care center; requires such office to consult with the department of health if any new environmental or environmen
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Introduced
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Provides for the protection of the air quality at licensed day care centers and head start day care centers funded pursuant to federal law; requires the office of children and family services to consult with the commissioners of environmental conservation and health regarding the air quality and environmental hazards that may be involved with any new day care center or head start day care center; requires such office to consult with the department of health if any new environmental or environmental health hazard arises.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect the air quality and environmental safety of licensed day care centers and Head Start day care centers funded by the federal government. It requires the Office of Children and Family Services to consult with the Departments of Environmental Conservation and Health regarding any potential environmental hazards, such as industrial facilities, hazardous waste sites, or toxic contaminants, before approving new day care center locations. The bill also mandates that new day care centers meet certain ventilation and construction standards to ensure healthy indoor air quality, and requires existing centers to meet these standards within one year of license renewal. Additionally, the bill directs the Departments of Environmental Conservation and Health to provide the Office of Children and Family Services with information on environmental hazards on an annual basis or upon request.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (on 01/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S5549 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05549&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S05549 |
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