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NY A07145
NY A07145Requires each social services district to maintain a waiting list of eligible families who have applied for child care assistance; requires the local districts to report such list to the office of children and family services who shall then compile such reports and issue one report to the legislature annually; requires the social services districts to collect data regarding the income of families who have applied, were denied and received child care assistance and issue a report to the office of
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Introduced
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
In Committee
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to requiring social services districts to maintain a waiting list of certain families applying for child care assistance
AI Summary
This bill requires each social services district to maintain a comprehensive waiting list for families seeking child care assistance, tracking key details such as application date, child ages, and wait times. The districts must compile and submit detailed monthly reports to the Office of Children and Family Services by October 15th each year, starting in 2027. These reports must include specific information like the average wait time, number of families waiting in different time brackets, children's ages, types of child care slots needed and available, and reasons for waiting. Additionally, districts must collect and report data on the income levels of families who applied for, received, or were denied child care assistance, categorizing families by their percentage of the state median income. The Office of Children and Family Services will then create a comprehensive, anonymized annual report to be shared with various state legislative leaders and committees by December 1st each year. The bill aims to provide transparency about child care assistance access and waiting lists, helping policymakers understand gaps in service and family needs. The new requirements will take effect on October 1, 2026, and will not require retroactive data collection for periods before that date.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
substituted by s1926 (on 05/21/2025)
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State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7145 |
BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07145&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A07145 |
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