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NY A03860
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/27/2015
Primary Sponsor
James Brennan
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AI Summary
- Establishes the right of certified children and adolescents waiting for residential placement to receive mental health services they are eligible for and customarily provided in residential facilities until placement occurs
- Requires the Commissioner of Mental Hygiene to develop comprehensive plans, programs, and services in early prevention, care and treatment, and education, with services provided within a reasonable period of time after certification
- Mandates the Commissioner establish procedures for implementing these provisions based on individual needs and to notify, cooperate with, and assist local agencies, government units, community service boards, and service providers
- Requires the Commissioner to identify the characteristics and number of certified children needing services, describe needed educational and mental health treatments, assess currently available programs and resources, recommend priorities for program development, and evaluate the success of services provided
- Effective date: January 1 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; requires commissioner to evaluate what services are needed and how to provide them.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/6/2016
Committee Referrals
Mental Health1/6/2016
Ways and Means5/5/2015
Mental Health1/27/2015
Full Bill Text
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