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NY A10520
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Maher
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AI Summary
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Authorizes social services districts to implement income eligibility limits for non-guaranteed child care block grant recipients when projected funding is insufficient to serve all eligible cases
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Sets initial income eligibility cap at 300% of the federal poverty level for the first month of projected funding shortfall
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Reduces the cap to 250% of federal poverty level in the second month of projected shortfall
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Allows further monthly reductions in 25% increments, with a floor of 175% of federal poverty level
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Requires districts to maintain access to child care assistance for priority populations identified by the Office of Children and Family Services under 18 NYCRR 415.2
Legislative Description
Provides that a social services district may implement an income eligibility standard for recipients of child care block grant funds when such district projects that allocated funds will be insufficient to open all eligible non-guaranteed cases; sets the income eligibility standards.
Last Action
referred to children and families
3/6/2026