Bill > A08862

This bill establishes a three-year pilot program within the New York State Office for New Americans aimed at helping immigrants become licensed in-home child care providers. The program will provide comprehensive training and support to immigrants who want to start home-based daycare businesses, addressing barriers they often face in entering this field. Services will include training on regulatory requirements, licensing, safety standards, business management, and financial literacy, with culturally and linguistically appropriate instruction. The program will be implemented in counties with significant immigrant populations and childcare provider shortages, and will offer mentorship and follow-up support. The Office for New Americans will collaborate with the New York State Child Care Coordinating Council and other state agencies to develop and oversee the program. The office is authorized to fund the program through existing allocations, workforce development initiatives, and additional state budget authorizations, and can also accept gifts, grants, and bequests from public and private sources. Additionally, the office is required to submit an annual report to the governor and legislature detailing program participation, outcomes, and implementation challenges. The pilot program will automatically expire three years after its effective date, allowing for assessment of its impact and effectiveness.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8862