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NY A09361
Bill
Status
3/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Hunter
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AI Summary
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The New York State Department of Education, in conjunction with the Office of Children and Family Services, shall create a single, streamlined certification and licensing process for facilities operating both pre-kindergarten and daycare programs.
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Defines "pre-kindergarten program" as any program operating under existing education law sections or department regulations, and "daycare program" as child day care as defined in Social Services Law section 390.
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Authorizes the Department of Education and Office of Children and Family Services to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the streamlined process.
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with authorization for agencies to complete necessary rule and regulation changes before the effective date.
Legislative Description
Creates a single, streamlined process whereby a facility or program operating both a pre-kindergarten program and a daycare program may apply for and receive any certification, licensing, or other requirement otherwise necessary to operate a pre-kindergarten program or daycare program under the laws of the state.
Last Action
referred to education
3/6/2024