Bill > A03595

This bill authorizes and directs the commissioner of education to conduct a comprehensive study on "caregiver children" - defined as students who care for sick, disabled, or elderly relatives outside of school, or who provide daily care or supervision for minor children. The study will explore several key aspects, including determining the number of caregiver children in the state, assessing the time these children spend providing care, examining how caregiving impacts their educational experiences, understanding the circumstances that lead children to become caregivers, and developing recommendations to mitigate negative educational consequences. The commissioner is required to submit a detailed report within one year of the bill's enactment, providing findings, conclusions, and potential legislative proposals to the governor, senate leadership, assembly leadership, and education committee chairs. The bill emphasizes the need to understand and address the educational challenges faced by children who take on significant caregiving responsibilities, recognizing the potential academic and personal difficulties these students may encounter.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3595