NY A00866

Amends the definition of "transitional care" to include individuals who became twenty-one or ineligible for free educational services prior to July 1, 1996, and those receiving such care on July 1, 1998 who have continuously remained in their foster care or residential education placement.

Requires the office to develop and implement procedures to help individuals qualify for transitional care locate appropriate residential placements or service plans prior to reaching the age or time they would otherwise qualify, if they became twenty-one or ineligible for educational services before July 1, 1996.

Modifies notification requirements for transitional care determinations by changing certified mail requirements to written notice and clarifying notification procedures for guardians and other involved individuals.

Changes the timeline for scheduling administrative appeal hearings from within five days to providing no less than ten days notice, and establishes that the commissioner's written determination must be issued within thirty days of hearing adjournment.

Takes effect immediately and is deemed to have been in effect on the same date as chapter 478 of the laws of 2014.