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NY S07285
Bill
Status
4/18/2018
Primary Sponsor
Martin Golden
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AI Summary
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Changes the temporary state commission on child abuse and neglect prevention to a temporary state taskforce.
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Expands taskforce membership from nine to thirteen members, with the governor appointing seven members instead of three, while the senate president and assembly speaker each continue appointing three members.
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Adds "primary prevention programs" to the taskforce's examination scope in four areas: engaging families in prevention programs, availability of prevention programs statewide, state funding allocation, and local social services district funding.
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Extends the taskforce's deadline to submit findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature from one year to two years after the effective date.
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Extends the taskforce's expiration date from two years to three years after the effective date.
Legislative Description
Establishes a temporary state taskforce to examine, evaluate and make recommendations concerning child abuse and neglect prevention efforts in the state with the goal of preventing child removals, lowering foster care placements and increasing family reunification.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.12
4/18/2018