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NY A08474

Bill

Status

Passed

12/29/2014

Primary Sponsor

Nily Rozic

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires authorized agencies to determine whether applicants for foster home certification have previously held a certificate, license, or approval that was revoked, not renewed, or resulted in child removal.

  • Mandates agencies to evaluate the circumstances of any prior revocation, non-renewal, or child removal using Office regulations before issuing a new certificate or reopening a home.

  • Applies the same prior certification review and evaluation requirements to applicants seeking licenses to receive, board, or keep children under the Commissioner of Social Services.

  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment, with the Office of Children and Family Services authorized to adopt necessary rules and regulations immediately.

Legislative Description

Provides for notification to the state when a foster home is decertified, not renewed or a child is removed; requires evaluation to determine if certificate should be issued and the home be re-opened.

Last Action

approval memo.32

12/29/2014

Committee Referrals

Children and Families3/20/2014
Children and Families1/16/2014

Full Bill Text

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