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This bill requires daycare facilities in New York to develop comprehensive emergency evacuation and lockdown plans specifically designed for children with disabilities within 120 days of the bill's enactment. The plans must include detailed procedures for safely evacuating or securing children with disabilities during emergencies, a list of children who would need assistance, and an inventory of available assistive technologies or evacuation devices. Daycare facilities must submit these plans to the Office of Children and Family Services within seven days of finalization and must tailor the plans to account for the specific disabilities of children in their care. The plans must be made available to local law enforcement, emergency responders, and facility employees, with parents able to access information specifically related to their own children. Facilities are required to maintain confidentiality of individual children's disability information and update their plans annually, providing updated provisions to the Office of Children and Family Services, parents, and employees. The bill applies to most child daycare programs, excluding legally exempt providers, and aims to ensure the safety and proper emergency management of children with disabilities in daycare settings.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3433