Bill > S01926

This bill requires each social services district in New York to create and maintain a comprehensive waiting list for families seeking child care assistance, with detailed reporting requirements. The districts must track and report specific information about families on the waiting list, including the date of assistance request, children's ages, how long families have been waiting, and the number of families waiting in different time brackets. Additionally, the bill mandates that districts collect and report data on the income levels of families who apply for, receive, or are denied child care assistance, categorizing them by their percentage of the state median income. The Office of Children and Family Services will compile these district reports into a single comprehensive annual report, which will be submitted to various state legislative leaders by December 1st each year, starting in 2027. The reports will ensure individual anonymity by not including personal identifying information. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, and is designed to provide greater transparency and insight into child care assistance needs and accessibility across New York State.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1926