New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S7978 — Provides additional support to children with complex needs under the jurisdiction of the state

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill provides more support for children with complex needs under state care.

This legislation aims to enhance support for children with complex needs within state jurisdiction. It also mandates data collection on these children to improve services.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A7603B

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1797

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. PRINT NUMBER 7978A

  5. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  6. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  7. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S7978 do?
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.
Who sponsors S7978?
S7978 is sponsored by Samra Brouk.
What is the current status of S7978?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S7978?
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