Bill > S06273

This bill authorizes and directs the New York State Commissioner of Education to conduct a comprehensive study on "caregiver children," which are defined as students who care for sick, disabled, or elderly relatives outside of school, or who provide daily care or supervision for a minor child. The study will aim to investigate several key aspects, including the total number of caregiver children in the state, the amount of time these children spend providing care, how caregiving impacts their educational experience, the circumstances that lead children to become caregivers, and potential recommendations for reducing the negative educational consequences of these responsibilities. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Commissioner must submit a detailed report of the study's findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the governor, senate leadership, assembly leadership, and education committee chairs. The report must also include any legislative proposals the Commissioner considers necessary to implement the study's recommendations. The bill is designed to shed light on a potentially overlooked population of young students who have significant caregiving responsibilities and may be experiencing educational challenges as a result.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6273