Bill > S08438

This bill makes several technical changes to the aid to localities budget for fiscal year 2025-26, affecting multiple state departments and agencies. In the Office of Children and Family Services, the bill adjusts funding for two pilot child care programs: one run by the Consortium for Worker Education in New York City (increasing funding from $600,000 to $1,250,000) and another by the AFL-CIO Workforce Development Institute for families outside NYC (reducing funding from $1,250,000 to $600,000). For the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the bill doubles funding for National Diaper Banks from $750,000 to $1,500,000, proportionally increasing allocations to various diaper bank organizations. In the Department of Health, the bill makes minor wording changes to United Way of New York City's funding entries. The Department of Labor section significantly increases the Unemployment Insurance Benefit Program funding from $6,029,000,000 to $14,029,000,000, including an additional $8,000,000,000 for the unemployment insurance fund clearing account. Lastly, in the Department of State, the bill adjusts funding for various community nonprofit and civic organizations, reducing some allocations and adding new organizations like the Hispanic Federation and Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, while maintaining the total budget of $90,000,000. The bill is effective immediately and retroactive to April 1, 2025.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8438