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NY A09080
Bill
Status
11/23/2022
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
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Directs the Commissioner of the Office of Children and Family Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, to conduct a study on children in foster care diagnosed with developmental disabilities.
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Study must assess demographics including county of residence, age, race, and gender identity, and determine whether placements were voluntary or court-ordered.
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Study must evaluate current guidelines and regulations for placement and treatment of children with developmental disabilities and analyze preparation for transition to independent living.
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Commissioners must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Governor, legislative leadership, and minority leaders no later than one year after the act takes effect.
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Report must include recommendations for maintaining records of affected children, improving placement and treatment practices, and developing guidelines for independent living transitions.
Legislative Description
Relates to a study of the number of children in foster care who have a developmental disability; provides such study shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: assessing the demographics of the children in foster care with a developmental disability, including, but not limited to, their county of residence, age, race and gender identity, and determining whether the placement of such individuals in foster care was voluntary or court ordered; evaluating the current guidelines and regulations used to oversee the placement and treatment of children with a developmental disability; and analyzing the extent to which such age-appropriate children are prepared for a transition from foster care to an independent living situation.
Last Action
tabled
11/23/2022