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History
- Substituted by A7923
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.770
- Reported and committed to finance
- Reported and committed to codes
- Referred to children and families
- Reported and committed to codes
- Referred to children and families
Companion bill
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Relates to requiring at least one employee at a child day care facility or family day care home to be trained and certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid
Signed by Governor · Sponsor William Scarborough
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Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to requiring at least one employee of any child day care facility to be trained and certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid
Purpose
This legislation requires that during operating hours at least one employee of child care programs and child day care centers be certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Summary of provisions
Section 390-a of the social services law is amended by adding a new subdivision 5. Currently day care providers and staff are mandated to have basic health and safety training, but CPR is not part of the required training.
Justification
The safety and welfare of the children of New York is of paramount importance. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) encourages day care providers to take CPR courses, but the law does not require them to. This bill would require that at least one employee who has been trained in CPR is present during operating hours.
Accidents are the leading cause of death among infants. This bill may save lives and prevent cases of brain damage. It is imperative that those who watch over our children are trained to respond when a crisis arises.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect one hundred twenty days after it shall have become law.
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