Provides additional support to children with complex needs under the jurisdiction of the state; requires data collection regarding children under the jurisdiction of the state; provides additional funding to the council on children and families.
Impact
The passage of S07978 is expected to have significant repercussions on state laws governing social services. By formalizing the role of the council in analyzing and resolving deficiencies in children's services, the bill will potentially reshape how resources are allocated and managed across state and local agencies. Notably, by mandating data collection regarding children in state custody, it will enhance accountability and transparency in the management of these children, ensuring they receive timely and appropriate care that meets their specific needs.
Summary
Bill S07978 aims to provide additional support to children under the jurisdiction of the state who have complex needs. It seeks to enhance the powers of the council on children and families by mandating the identification of problems and deficiencies in existing care and services provided to these children. The bill emphasizes the need for improved coordination of state-local care efforts and encourages the development of new programs to better serve these children and their families. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for an online data portal that will facilitate better interagency information sharing and service delivery.
Contention
One area that may face contention involves the funding mechanisms associated with the bill, particularly the allocation of $25 million to the council to facilitate its new tasks. Critics may argue about the efficacy of such funding in improving services versus potential bureaucratic inefficiencies. Additionally, questions may arise about privacy and data management concerns related to the collection and maintenance of sensitive information regarding children and families by the proposed online data portal. Lastly, there could be discussions regarding the balance of responsibilities between state and local agencies, especially how disputes are resolved, which can affect the timely delivery of services.
Same As
Provides additional support to children with complex needs under the jurisdiction of the state; requires data collection regarding children under the jurisdiction of the state; provides additional funding to council on children and families.
Requires school bus drivers and attendants who ride with children attending preschool special education programs to complete training in the needs of such children.
Establishes the New York state foreign dependent children tax inclusion act authorizing a tax deduction for support provided to children outside of the United States; defines "dependent children"; provides an exemption of $1,000 for each foreign dependent child.
Establishes a council on children and families within the executive department; moves such council from the office of children and family services; defines terms; authorizes the governor to designate the executive director of such council; makes related provisions.
Establishes a council on children and families within the executive department; moves such council from the office of children and family services; defines terms; authorizes the governor to designate the executive director of such council; makes related provisions.
Requires all health insurance policies to provide insurance coverage for the cost of hearing aids; provides that such coverage shall include coverage of at least $3,000 over a four year period; provides that children under the age of sixteen are allowed reimbursement for additional expenses if needed.
Commissions a study regarding the quality of health care services received by foster children in New York state; provides for a report to be submitted by the commissioner of the office of children and family services detailing the findings of such study.
Relates to venue in matrimonial actions regarding the children of the parties; provides that the place of the trial shall be in a county in which either party resides or, if there are minor children of the marriage, the place of trial may also be in the county where one of such children resides.
Relates to venue in matrimonial actions regarding the children of the parties; provides that the place of the trial shall be in a county in which either party resides or, if there are minor children of the marriage, the place of trial may also be in the county where one of such children resides.