NY A04413

Denies public assistance to individuals aged 5-35 who lack a high school diploma or equivalency diploma unless they are enrolled and participating in good faith toward obtaining one

Exempts individuals determined by medical, psychiatric, or other professionals to lack the capacity to successfully complete such coursework

Allows local social services districts to waive the requirement if education is deemed impractical or not cost-effective based on employment background, job training, work skills, health, disability, lack of available programs, or possession of a career development occupational studies credential

Grants the Commissioner of Temporary and Disability Assistance authority to promulgate regulations for implementation

Takes effect 120 days after becoming law