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NY S05207
Bill
Status
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Guard Our Children Act" creating a childcare program for New York National Guard members when on-base childcare is unavailable
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Requires the Division of Military and Naval Affairs and Office of Children and Family Services to develop an online database with enrolled childcare provider listings, subsidy calculators, and eligibility information
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Covers eligible children ages six weeks to twelve years old, with minimum enrollment requirements of six hours per week during the school year and sixteen hours per week during summer breaks
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Provides subsidies up to $1,700 per eligible child per month, calculated based on childcare costs after federal Department of Defense supplements are applied
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authority to develop necessary rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Establishes a childcare program to provide active duty members of the New York national guard assistance in locating, selecting, and offsetting the cost of civilian childcare when on-base childcare is not available to such members.
Last Action
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
1/7/2026