S6273A

The New York State Senate passed legislation directing the Commissioner of Education to conduct a study on the number of children who serve as caregivers. Senate Print 6273A, sponsored by Senator Bailey, was approved on a roll call vote of 57-0. The bill, which takes effect immediately, would provide data on the prevalence of youth caregiving in the state. No debate was recorded during floor consideration.

The New York State Senate passed legislation directing the Commissioner of Education to study the impact of caregiving responsibilities on student education. Senate Print 6273A, sponsored by Sen. Bailey, was approved on a roll call vote with 59 ayes. The bill authorizes research into the number of children serving as caregivers and how those duties affect their academic progress. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage.