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History
- Substituted by A8922
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1028
- Referred to social services
Companion bill
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Relates to child care resource and referral program services
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Donna Lupardo
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7586
Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to child care resource and referral program services
Purpose or general idea of bill
To increase the quality of child care by creating greater access to trainings for legally exempt providers.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one of this bill would require Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies to provide information on available training opportunities to legally exempt providers at the time of enrollment and re-enrollment.
Justification
Professional development through trainings, credentialing programs, and higher educational opportunities strengthen the quality of providers. Creating more access to and awareness of training programs, professional development activities, and other higher educational opportunities is beneficial for providers and children alike, After participating in educational opportunities, providers are more effective and efficient when caring for children. Providers become more knowledgeable about how to maintain a safe child care setting, and are equipped to provide more enriching programming to the children in their care. While child care providers are eager to take advantage of professional development programs, they are often deterred by a lack of information on available training.
Training can be especially beneficial to legally exempt providers who enroll with Child Care Resource and Referral agencies (CCR&Rs) to provide full-time care for up to 2 children. If a legally-exempt provider participates in additional training, they may qualify for an enhanced reimbursement rate CCR&Rs provide a convenient and knowledgeable source of access to trainings for providers, and interface with them regularly. Therefore, this bill would require CCR&Rs to provide legally exempt providers with information on available trainings at the time of enrollment and re-enrollment.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
Immediate.
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