New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A10586 — Provides for enhanced rates for child care services provided to disabled and/or developmentally delayed children

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced March 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Increases funding for child care services for children with disabilities or developmental delays.

This bill requires the commissioner of social services to set higher payment rates for child care providers caring for children with disabilities or developmental delays. The rate must be at least 30% above the standard market rate.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with children who have disabilities or developmental delays may benefit from improved child care services.

Summary

Directs the commissioner of social services shall establish a rate differential for child care providers who provide care to a child with a diagnosed developmental delay or disability, provided such rate differential is no less than 30% above the applicable market rate otherwise payable for such child care services, and further provided such rate differential is sufficient to provide appropriate care.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 410-x of the social services law.

  • Section 410-x of the social services law

    , and the additional costs of providing child care for children with special needs → Additionally and notwith- standing any other provision of law, the commissioner shall establish a rate differential for child care providers who provide care to a child with a diagnosed developmental delay or disability, as defined by the commissioner. Such differential shall be no less than thirty percent above the applicable market rate otherwise payable for such child care services. The commissioner shall ensure that such rate differential is sufficient to account for the additional staffing, training, accommo- dations, and supports necessary to provide safe, inclusive, and develop- mentally appropriate care to children with developmental delays and disabilities. italics

    amended

Action History

  1. REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  2. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A10586 do?
Directs the commissioner of social services shall establish a rate differential for child care providers who provide care to a child with a diagnosed developmental delay or disability, provided such rate differential is no less than 30% above the applicable market rate otherwise payable for such child care services, and further provided such rate differential is sufficient to provide appropriate care.
Who sponsors A10586?
A10586 is sponsored by Andrew Hevesi.
What is the current status of A10586?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced March 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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