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A3660Assembly2009-2010 Session

Requires social services districts to maintain a waiting list of families who have applied for child care assistance and data regarding the income of such families

Sponsor William ScarboroughAD-29+14 co-sponsorsAffects Health
Status
In Senate Committee
Children And Families
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
William Scarborough

Assembly Member · Assembly District 29

History

  1. Referred to children and families
  2. Delivered to senate
  3. Passed assembly
  4. Amended on third reading 3660c
  5. Ordered to third reading cal.274
  6. Returned to assembly
  7. Died in senate
  8. Referred to children and families
  9. Delivered to senate
  10. Passed assembly
  11. Advanced to third reading cal.152
  12. Reported
Show 6 earlier actions
  1. Print number 3660b
  2. Amend and recommit to ways and means
  3. Reported referred to ways and means
  4. Print number 3660a
  5. Amend and recommit to children and families
  6. Referred to children and families

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:A3660C

Title of bill

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

Purpose or general idea of bill

The purpose of this bill is to create mandatory waiting lists for subsidized child day care and establish reporting of income levels for families applying for child care subsi- dies.

Summary of specific provisions

This bill amends section 410-z of the social services law.

A new subdivision two is added to require all local districts to keep waiting lists of eligible applicants for child day care subsidies and outlines specific reporting requirements to the governor and legisla- ture.

A new subdivision three is added requiring all local districts to keep data on the income levels of families applying for child care subsidies, including those that were denied and those that were accepted.

A new subdivision four is added establishing annual reports to the governor and legislature.

Justification

Many low-income families rely on subsidized child care in order to maintain employment and ensure financial security. With this in mind, New York State strives to secure adequate funding each year for child care assistance. In order to advance this goal, it is necessary that an accurate estimate is made of the outstanding need in local districts for subsidized child care. By establishing mandatory waiting lists, the number of families and the length of time they must wait for child care assistance can be determined.

In addition, the income level of families receiving child care assist- ance must be determined so lawmakers can understand who the subsidies are reaching and whether current income eligibility requirements are appropriate. for-profit corporations to provide child welfare at the discretion of each state.

Prior legislative history

2007-2008: A10527 (Scarborough): amended and passed assembly; delivered to senate

Fiscal implications

Minimal

Effective date

October 1, 2009

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