What's happening
This bill creates the Office of the Youth Public Advocate in New York City to oversee, coordinate, and improve youth services and programs.
Why it matters
Creates a centralized city office. dedicated to youth issues, aiming to break down silos between agencies and ensure youth programs (like after-school, jobs, and internships) are better coordinated and maintained.
Provides a formal channel for youth and families to raise complaints. about city services, offering young people more direct advocacy and a potential way to address problems that might otherwise go unheard.
Empowers the office to influence city policy. by requiring it to analyze data, make recommendations on youth education and employment, and advise the mayor and city council — potentially shaping future youth-focused initiatives.
Mandates interagency cooperation. to share information (with privacy safeguards), which could help identify gaps, prevent duplication of services, and create a more comprehensive support system for young people in the city.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
9005
IN SENATE
September 25, 2020
Introduced by Sen. PARKER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules
AN ACT to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing the office of the youth public advocate in the executive office of the mayor
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The New York city charter is amended by adding a new section 20-j to read as follows:
§ 20-j. Office of the youth public advocate. a. Definitions. For the purposes of this section the following terms have the following meanings:
1. "Director" means the director of the office of the youth public advocate.
2. "Office" shall mean the office of the youth public advocate.
b. Establishment. The mayor shall establish an office of the youth public advocate. Such office shall be headed by a director, who shall be appointed by the mayor.
c. Powers and duties. The director shall have the power and duty to:
1. establish, operate and maintain youth-related services and programs, including but not limited to, after school programs, jobs, literacy programs and youth internships;
2. provide recommendations to the mayor, agencies and the council regarding youth programs, jobs, literacy programs, youth internships and high school admission, retention and graduation rates;
3. coordinate multi-agency youth-related services and programs;
4. receive individual complaints concerning city services, school services and other administrative actions of city agencies related to youth services and programs;
5. advise and assist the mayor and the council in developing and implementing policies designed to increase summer employment, internships and educational opportunities;
6. enhance the accessibility of city programs, benefits, and services to youths by establishing youth outreach programs in conjunction with
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other city agencies and the council, to inform youths and families of relevant city programs, benefits, and services;
7. perform policy analysis and make recommendations concerning youth affairs, including but not limited to, after school programs, jobs, literacy programs, youth internships and high school admission, retention and graduation rates; and
8. perform such other duties and functions as may be appropriate to pursue the policies set forth in this section.
d. Interagency cooperation. All city agencies shall cooperate with the office and provide information and assistance as requested, provided, however, that no information otherwise required to be provided pursuant to this section shall be disclosed in a manner that would violate any applicable provision of federal, state or local law relating to the privacy of information, or that would interfere with law enforcement investigations or otherwise conflict with the interests of law enforcement.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
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Title of bill
An act to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing the office of the youth public advocate in the executive office of the mayor
Purpose or general idea of bill
To establish a youth public advocate in the executive office of the Mayor of New York City.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends the New York City charter to add a new section 20-j. The mayor shall establish an office of the youth public advocate. The office shall be headed by a director and the Mayor shall appoint the director.
The Director of the Office of the Youth Public Advocate shall have the power and duty to, amongst other things, establish, operate and maintain youth-related services and programs; provide recommendations to the mayor, agencies and the council regarding youth programs, jobs, literacy programs, youth internships and high school admission, retention and graduation rates; coordinate multi-agency youth-related services and programs; receive individual complaints concerning city services, school services and other administrative services.
Justification
This year has brought a surge in youth activism. From climate change to gun control, the movement of teenagers and young adults has been awe inspiring and impactful in bringing fourth meaningful change, or at least a serious discussion on the matter. In a sense, our youths are the canary in the coal mine, and as such, it is pertinent that they have a voice in the policy making process which directly affect them. This bill aims to accomplish that.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Effective Immediately.
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