New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08288

Introduced
5/9/25  

Caption

Establishes a comprehensive training program for care managers employed by care coordination organizations; mandates care managers complete the training before working with clients.

Impact

The introduction of this bill could significantly impact state laws regarding the care and support of individuals with developmental disabilities. By requiring standardized training for care managers, it aims to promote uniformity in care practices across New York State. This could lead to improved service delivery and better outcomes for clients. Legislative discussions may also highlight the importance of ongoing support and resources for professionals working in this field, which could enhance the state's mental hygiene law framework.

Summary

A08288, known as 'Ella's Law', aims to enhance the quality of care for individuals with developmental disabilities by establishing a comprehensive training program for care managers employed by care coordination organizations. The bill mandates that care managers complete this training prior to working with clients, ensuring they are equipped with essential skills and knowledge to support individuals effectively. This program emphasizes person-centered planning, effective communication strategies, cultural competence, advocacy, and awareness of health care resources available for these individuals.

Enactment

If enacted, A08288 would require preparation for care managers that encompasses not only clinical skills but also advocacy and rights education for the individuals they serve. The potential effect of this training could lead to enhanced client interactions, ensuring that care managers not only understand the needs of those with developmental disabilities but actively promote their rights and quality of life.

Contention

While many support A08288 for its potential to improve care quality and compliance with existing laws and regulations, some may raise concerns about the implementation and funding of such a training program. Skeptics might question whether the state can adequately support the necessary resources for this training, potentially leading to challenges in rolling out the program effectively. Moreover, debates may arise regarding the extent to which additional training should be mandated and how it fits within existing frameworks for care providers.

Companion Bills

NY S06153

Same As Establishes a comprehensive training program for care managers employed by care coordination organizations; mandates care managers complete the training before working with clients.

Previously Filed As

NY S09155

Establishes a comprehensive training program for care managers employed by care coordination organizations; mandates care managers complete the training before working with clients.

NY A10258

Establishes a comprehensive training program for care managers employed by care coordination organizations; mandates care managers complete the training before working with clients.

NY A00562

Relates to establishing sexual harassment prevention training protocols within the private sector including a model management policy and training program and how to properly disseminate information to employers and employees.

NY A04337

Establishes a direct service professional credit and career ladder tuition assistance grant program to develop training programs and improve existing workforce development programs for the purpose of training direct support professionals and establishing a career ladder for individuals working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

NY S04959

Establishes a direct service professional credit and career ladder tuition assistance grant program to develop training programs and improve existing workforce development programs for the purpose of training direct support professionals and establishing a career ladder for individuals working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

NY S01059

Requires the secretary of state to offer code enforcement training programs for code enforcement personnel to be completed online, with flexible options for when such training programs may be completed.

NY A05311

Requires the secretary of state to offer code enforcement training programs for code enforcement personnel to be completed online, with flexible options for when such training programs may be completed.

NY S04652

Requires helicopter pilots to have completed a helicopter safety and risk management training course utilizing a flight simulator training device certified by either the federal aviation administration or the European aviation safety agency before operating a helicopter within the state.

NY S09489

Requires helicopter pilots to have completed a helicopter safety and risk management training course utilizing a flight simulator training device certified by either the federal aviation administration or the European aviation safety agency before operating a helicopter within the state.

NY S09257

Authorizes the imposition of late fees for failure to timely complete the on-line training course for lobbyists and clients.

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