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NY A01732

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Goodell

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Restricts public assistance to individuals ages 5-35 who either possess a high school diploma/equivalency diploma or are actively enrolled and participating in a program to obtain one
  • Exempts individuals determined by medical, psychiatric, or other appropriate professionals to lack the capacity to complete such education
  • Allows local social services districts to exempt individuals when educational programs are determined impractical or cost-ineffective based on employment background, job training, career credentials, work skills, health, disability, or lack of available programs
  • Grants the Commissioner of Temporary and Disability Assistance authority to promulgate regulations for implementation
  • Takes effect 120 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Relates to requiring participation in education programs leading to a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma for those seeking public assistance.

Last Action

referred to social services

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Social Services1/20/2023

Full Bill Text

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