What's happening
This bill directs the commissioner of education to study and report on how caregiving responsibilities affect children's education in New York.
Why it matters
Acknowledges a hidden student population. By studying "caregiver children," the bill recognizes that many students bear significant family caregiving responsibilities, which are often overlooked in education policy and support systems.
Seeks data-driven understanding of educational impact. The bill mandates analysis of how caregiving affects academic performance, attendance, and overall educational experience, helping to quantify challenges faced by these students.
Pushes for actionable policy changes. By requiring the commissioner to recommend ways to reduce negative impacts and propose legislative solutions, the bill aims not just to identify problems but also to spark concrete support measures for caregiver children.
Highlights root causes and time commitment. Exploring why children become caregivers and how much time they spend in this role can inform broader social policy, including public health, elder care, and family support strategies.
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Who cares
Students caring for sick, disabled or elderly relatives
The study would examine their numbers, caregiving hours and educational impacts, with recommendations to reduce negative effects on their education.
State Education Department
The commissioner would be required to conduct the study and submit findings, recommendations and any legislative proposals deemed necessary within one year.
Governor and legislative education leaders
They would receive the report to inform potential action on the educational challenges facing caregiver children.
Headline styles
Study Kids Who Caregive
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
12 Co-sponsors
3 Multi-sponsors
History
- Print number 2557a
- Amend and recommit to education
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Study Kids Who Caregive
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Jamaal Bailey
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2557--A
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 23, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. JOYNER, LAVINE, DICKENS, COOK, MOSLEY, D'URSO, JEAN-PIERRE, BARRON, GLICK, ARROYO, RIVERA, WILLIAMS, TAYLOR -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. EPSTEIN, NIOU, SIMON -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education -- recommitted to the Committee on Education in accordance with Assembly Rule 3, sec. 2 -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT authorizing and directing the commissioner of education to conduct a study on the number of children who are caregivers and how being a caregiver impacts their education
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The commissioner of education is hereby authorized and directed to conduct a study on the number of children who are caregivers and how being a caregiver impacts the child's education. "Caregiver children" shall be defined as students with sick, disabled, or elderly relatives that such students care for outside of school. The commissioner of education shall give recommendations based on the study's findings. Such study shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) the number of caregiver children within the state;
(b) the amount of time caregiver children spend caring for relatives;
(c) how being a caregiver child impacts the child's education;
(d) the circumstances that lead to a child becoming a caregiver child; and
(e) any recommendations on how to reduce the negative educational impacts of being a caregiver child.
§ 2. Within one year of the effective date of this act, the commissioner of education shall submit a report of his or her findings, conclusions and recommendations to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, and the chairs of the senate and assembly committees on education. Such report shall also include such legislative proposals as such commissioner deems necessary to implement his or her recommendations.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00491-03-0
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