Bill > A00883

This bill amends the social services law to create a new category of day care services specifically designed for children of individuals who are 24 years old or younger, with the primary goal of enabling these young parents to continue their secondary and post-secondary education. The bill establishes that eligibility for these day care services will be determined using the same financial criteria used for educational opportunity programs, which are special support programs for economically and educationally disadvantaged students at state and city universities. To support this initiative, the bill appropriates $5,600,000 to the Office of Children and Family Services, which will distribute the funds through local social services districts. The funding can be used for start-up costs and operating expenses of day care programs, with the ultimate aim of helping young parents pursue their educational goals by providing affordable child care services. The legislation is designed to remove financial and logistical barriers that might otherwise prevent young parents from continuing their education.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A883