Bill > A00487

This bill amends the New York State Social Services Law to increase the state reimbursement rate for child protective services from 65 to 75 percent. Specifically, the legislation changes the state's funding commitment for expenditures made by social services districts for various child and family services, including preventive services, foster care services, independent living services, aftercare services, and adoption administration. These expenditures must be approved by the Office of Children and Family Services and will now receive 75 percent state reimbursement, exclusive of any federal funding. The change aims to provide more financial support to local social services districts in their efforts to protect and support children and families. The bill takes effect immediately, with the understanding that the amendment will be repealed in accordance with existing law provisions.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A487