What's happening
This bill requires education and outreach about home visiting programs, including information on services, eligibility, and contacts.
Why it matters
Increases public awareness of home visiting programs. by requiring the state to actively disseminate information about available services, which could help families better understand and access early childhood and health support options.
Clarifies eligibility and contact information. , making it easier for families to determine if they qualify for these programs and how to get involved, potentially reducing barriers to participation.
Aligns state outreach with federal standards. (specifically 42 U.S.C. 711), ensuring that the information provided is consistent with evidence-based federal home visiting program criteria, which may improve program quality and accountability.
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Promote Home Visits Education
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History
- Referred to health
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STATE OF NEW YORK
9970
IN ASSEMBLY
March 3, 2020
Introduced by M. of A. FAHY -- read once and referred to the Committee on Health
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to providing education and outreach programs related to home visiting programs
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 207 of the public health law is amended by adding a new paragraph (p) to read as follows:
(p) Home visiting programs that meet the criteria established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 711. Such information shall include but not be limited to services available from such programs, eligibility, and relevant contact information.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD15661-02-0
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