What's happening
This bill, "Isabella's law," repeals a specific clause from the definition of a child day care in New York social services law.
Why it matters
Alters Which Programs Are Regulated. By repealing a specific clause from the definition of "child day care," certain programs or settings may no longer require state oversight, potentially changing which providers are licensed, inspected, or held to state safety standards.
Impact on Parental Choice and Awareness. The change could affect parents' ability to distinguish between regulated and unregulated child care, influencing decisions about where to place their children and the transparency of program standards.
Potential Safety and Liability Implications. Removing a group from regulation could raise concerns about child safety, as those settings may no longer be subject to background checks, health and safety requirements, or mandated reporting obligations.
Signals a Shift in State Priorities. The repeal may reflect evolving views on which child care arrangements should fall under government regulation, possibly responding to advocacy, legal challenges, or specific incidents motivating legislative action.
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Include Under-3s in Daycare
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to children and families
- Referred to children and families
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5560
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 7, 2019
Introduced by Sen. RAMOS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Children and Families
AN ACT to repeal clause (D) of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of section 390 of the social services law relating to the definition of a child day care
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as "Isabella's law".
§ 2. Clause (D) of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of section 390 of the social services law is REPEALED.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD11339-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to repeal clause (D) of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of section 390 of the social services law relating to the definition of a child day care
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill repeals clause (D) of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of section 390 of the social services law relating to the definition of a child day care.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 This act shall be known and may be cited as "Isabella's Law".
Section 2. Clause (D) of paragraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of section 3090 of the social services law is REPEAT ED.
Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
Isabella Hagenlocher was put down for a nap at the Grace Lutheran School day care in Malverne on Friday, December 7th and after an hour, when workers tried to wake her up, Isabella was unresponsive, according to the church pastor.
The school nurse attempted CPR as 911 was called.
Emergency responders arrived and intubated the girl, then rushed her to NYU Winthrop in Mineola. Isabella Hagenlocher tragically passed away on December 10, 2018.
Grace Luthern day care was not licensed by the state Office of Children and Family Services. State law does not require that kindergartens, pre-kindergartens, nursery schools for children aged three years or older, or after-school programs operated by public school districts or private schools or academies be licensed by OCFS.
This bill will repeal a provision of the social services law excluding schools for children under three.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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