Bill > S06037

This bill establishes a new Office of the Youth Public Advocate within the executive office of the mayor, led by a director appointed by the mayor. The office will have broad responsibilities focused on supporting and improving youth services, including establishing and maintaining youth-related programs such as after-school activities, job opportunities, literacy programs, and internships. The director's specific duties include coordinating multi-agency youth services, receiving complaints about youth-related city and school services, providing recommendations to the mayor and city council on youth programs and educational opportunities, developing policies to increase summer employment and internships, creating youth outreach programs to improve access to city services, and conducting policy analysis on youth affairs. The bill requires all city agencies to cooperate with the office and provide requested information, with appropriate protections for privacy and law enforcement concerns. Essentially, this new office is designed to centralize and improve youth-focused services and advocacy within New York City's municipal government.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6037