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NY A10586
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
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Establishes a rate differential of at least 30% above market rate for child care providers serving children with diagnosed developmental delays or disabilities
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Requires the Commissioner of Social Services to define eligible developmental delays and disabilities and set the enhanced payment rates
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Mandates that rate differentials account for additional staffing, training, accommodations, and supports needed to provide safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate care
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Directs the Office of Children and Family Services, in consultation with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and Department of Health, to create implementing regulations with minimal administrative burden on families and providers
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Takes effect on April 1st following enactment, with authority to develop regulations immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of social services shall establish a rate differential for child care providers who provide care to a child with a diagnosed developmental delay or disability, provided such rate differential is no less than 30% above the applicable market rate otherwise payable for such child care services, and further provided such rate differential is sufficient to provide appropriate care.
Last Action
referred to children and families
3/13/2026