BILL NUMBER: S9775A
SPONSOR: COONEY
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend chapter 698 of the laws of 1991 amending the public
authorities law and the education law, relating to the construction and
financing of facilities by the dormitory authority for private schools
approved pursuant to article 89 of the education law, in relation to
including Mary Cariola Children's Center Inc.
 
PURPOSE:
The bill will allow the Mary Cariola Children's Center to be added to
the list of entities that are eligible for New York State Dormitory
Authority financing.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1. Amends section 6 of chapter 698 of 1991 relating to the
construction and financing of facilities by the dormitory authority for
private schools pursuant to article 89 of the education law.
Section 2. Effective date
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The Mary Cariola Children's Center is an independent non-profit agency
with two school campuses and six residences that serves hundreds of
individuals with disabilities and their families in the Rochester
region. Each residential home provides a family environment
where'residents receive twenty-four-hour care. The Mary Cariola Chil-
dren's Center schools provide preschool, school age and transition
services for children and youth with complex cognitive, physical,
social, and behavioral needs, at no cost to families. The Center
provides vital services the Rochester region. This bill will allow them
to apply for New York Dormitory Authority financing.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
To be determined.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.