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A 883

Appropriates monies for funding day care services to children of persons 24 and under to enable such persons to continue education; appropriation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Ramos

New York bill would fund daycare services for parents 24 and under pursuing education, removing childcare barriers to school completion.

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Bill Summary · A 883

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 883 would appropriate state funds to provide subsidized daycare services for children of young adults aged 24 and under, enabling these parents to continue their education. The bill aims to remove childcare as a barrier to educational attainment for this demographic by covering daycare costs during school attendance.

Why is this important

Childcare costs are a significant obstacle preventing young parents from pursuing higher education or job training, which can perpetuate cycles of economic disadvantage. By funding daycare services, the bill could increase educational completion rates among young parents and potentially improve long-term economic outcomes for both the parents and their children.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and budget impact: The bill does not specify appropriation amounts, raising questions about state budget feasibility and whether funds would come from new revenues or reallocated existing programs
  • Age eligibility concerns: The 24-and-under cutoff may exclude slightly older parents facing similar barriers, or conversely, may be viewed as overly broad without income/need-based targeting
  • Program scope ambiguity: The bill lacks detail on daycare quality standards, provider eligibility, income limits, or how services would be administered and monitored for effectiveness

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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