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2 Co-sponsors
History
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.186
- Referred to children and families
- Referred to rules
Companion bill
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Establishes citizen review panel for the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland and Westchester
In Assembly Committee · Social Services · Sponsor Harvey Weisenberg
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to establishment of citizen review panels for the counties of Nassau and Suffolk and Rockland and Westchester
Purpose
To create a citizen review panel for Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, and Westchester counties.
Summary of provisions
Creates a 4th citizen review panel, also establishes that one of these citizen review panels shall be established for the Counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, and Westchester Counties. Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
Citizen review panels evaluate the extent to which the State and social services districts are effectively discharging their child protection responsibilities. Such panels are comprised of community volunteers, including persons who have expertise in the prevention and treatment of child abuse and maltreatment. Each panel is responsible for publishing an annual report containing: (1) a summary of the panel's activities; and (2) any findings and recommendations of the panel. Currently Currently there are 3 citizen review panels one for the five boroughs of New York City, one covering the 17 western most counties, and one that covers the remaining 40 counties. Because of the sheer amount of distance and cases being handled it is necessary to create a 4th review panel that would be able to concentrate on the significant case load created by Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland and Westchester Counties.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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