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A10539 Summary:

BILL NO	A10539
SAME AS	No Same As
SPONSOR	Chandler-Waterman
COSPNSR
MLTSPNSR
Amd §390, Soc Serv L
Provides that child care provider licenses be valid for a period of up to six years.

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A10539 Memo:

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
 submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)



 
BILL NUMBER: A10539
 
SPONSOR: Chandler-Waterman

 
TITLE OF BILL:
 
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to child care
provider registration and training
 
 
PURPOSE:
 
The purpose of this bill is to reduce administrative burdens and compli-
ance costs for child care programs in order to expand the availability
of child care for families.
 
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
 
Section I. Amends paragraph (a) of subdivision 2 of section 390 of the
social services law to increase the time frame of license validity for
child day care and group family child care programs from four to six
years.
 
Section 2. Amends clause (A) of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (d) of
subdivision 2 of social services law to increase the time frame of
registration validity for child day care centers and group family day
care programs from four to six years.
 
Section 3. Sets the effective date.
 
 
JUSTIFICATION:
 
Child care providers in New York State operate under comprehensive regu-
lations promulgated by the New York State Office of Children and family
Services (OCFS). While maintaining existing health and safety oversight
standards administered by OCFS is important, the frequency of costly and
time-consuming renewal applications, documentation submissions, and
related compliance procedures can become burdensome, especially for
smaller child care providers. Extending the licensure and registration
time period promotes operational stability and reduces regulatory
burden. In order expand the availability of child care for families in
New York, it is important to reduce administrative burdens and compli-
ance costs for child care programs.
 
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
 
New bill.
 
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
 
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This bill would take effect one year after enactment.

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