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NY A04075
Bill
Status
2/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
James Brennan
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AI Summary
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Establishes a right to mental health services for children certified by the pre-admission certification committee who are waiting for residential placement, with services to be provided within a reasonable period of time and appropriate to individual needs.
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Requires the Commissioner of Mental Hygiene to develop comprehensive plans, programs, and services in early prevention, care and treatment, and education for eligible children.
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Mandates the Commissioner to develop procedures to implement these provisions based on individual needs and to notify, cooperate with, and assist local agencies, government units, community service boards, and service providers.
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Requires the Commissioner to identify characteristics and number of certified children needing services, describe available programs and resources, recommend a plan to meet identified needs, and assess the success of services provided.
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Takes effect on January 1st following enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Establishes a right to treatment for seriously emotionally disturbed children who are certified by the pre-admission certification committee and waiting to be placed in a residential placement facility for children and youth; commissioner is required to evaluate what services are needed and how to provide them.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/4/2012