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Establishes the Senior Center Council to provide a forum for the discussion of challenges facing senior centers
In Senate Committee · Aging · Sponsor Robert J. Rodriguez
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BILL NUMBER:S5781
Title of bill
An act to amend the elder law, in relation to the establishment of a senior center council
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would establish the New York State Senior Center Council. The purpose of the council will be to provide a forum for discussion of challenges facing senior centers across the state and then develop solutions to these problems.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends the elder law by adding a new section 216. This section establishes the council and its membership; in addition this section defines what compensation for the membership shall be. The section goes on to describe to purpose of the council.
Section 2 sets the effective date.
Justification
Senior centers are a vital part of communities in the state of New York. In both New York City and communities on Long Island and north of Westchester, senior centers serve as a community in and of its own for many of the seniors they serve. From hot meals and social interaction, to transportation and case management, many seniors would be left alone and live in isolation were it not for the senior centers in their communities. This bill would provide a forum at which information regarding efficient and effective operation strategies for senior center could be shared. The council would encourage peer to peer discussion as well as input from seniors themselves. The results of this discussion would be offered to the state in order to enhance senior centers throughout New York.
Prior legislative history
This is a new Bill.
Fiscal implications
Yet to be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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