NY S08576

Adds home internet service to the list of items covered under public assistance for needy persons who are members of family households

Amends the standard of need calculation to include amounts for home internet service payments alongside existing provisions for shelter, heating fuel, and home energy

Requires the Department of Social Services to establish regulations for providing home internet service assistance

Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to develop necessary rules and regulations for implementation