Bill > A08896

This bill makes several technical changes to the aid to localities budget across multiple state departments for the fiscal year 2025-26. In the Office of Children and Family Services, the bill adjusts funding for two pilot programs aimed at child care assistance, with the AFL-CIO Workforce Development Institute receiving $600,000 (reduced from $1,250,000) for a statewide program, and the Consortium for Worker Education receiving $1,250,000 (increased from $600,000) for New York City. The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance sees funding for National Diaper Banks doubled from $750,000 to $1,500,000, with proportional increases to individual diaper bank organizations. The Department of Health makes minor adjustments to funding for various organizations, including United Way of New York City. The Department of Labor significantly increases the Unemployment Insurance Benefit Program funding from $6,029,000,000 to $14,029,000,000, which includes an additional $8,000,000,000 allocated to the unemployment insurance fund clearing account. The Department of State modifies funding for underserved communities and civic engagement programs, redistributing money among various nonprofit organizations, with new additions like the Hispanic Federation receiving $15,000,000 and removing some previous recipients. The bill is retroactive, taking effect immediately and being deemed in full force as of April 1, 2025.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8896