BILL NUMBER: S9602
SPONSOR: BROUK
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to child care
provider registration and training
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
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 1. 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 to expand the availability of child care for families
in New York, it is important to reduce administrative burdens and
compliance costs for child care programs.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
To be determined.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This bill would take effect one year after enactment.

Statutes affected:
S9602: 390 social services law, 390(2) social services law