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NY A07948
Bill
Status
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles Lavine
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AI Summary
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Creates state aid awards for public libraries and library systems in economically disadvantaged communities to hire social workers and social worker supervisors
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Covers salary and fringe benefits for social workers who will provide housing assistance, mental health services, and help accessing other social services to library patrons
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Requires applications to demonstrate need through factors such as poverty rates, English language learner concentrations, low high school graduation rates, or limited fiscal capacity
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Awards are provided for approved expenses over a three-year period, with unused or declined funds redistributed to other eligible libraries in economically disadvantaged communities
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Mandates annual reports to the legislature on award effectiveness, number of persons assisted, types of services offered, and recommendations for expanding the program statewide
Legislative Description
Creates a program to award state financial aid for social work services to be provided in libraries located in economically disadvantaged communities to enhance and expand access to services in places where individuals seek assistance and resources.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026