New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 278: Relates to the appropriate staff/child ratios for family day care homes, group family day care homes, school age day care programs and day care centers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 278 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the appropriate staff/child ratios for family day care homes, group family day care homes, school age day care programs and day care centers. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): SUBSTITUTED BY A612.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Removes certain requirements on what the office of children and family services can determine to be an appropriate staff/child ratios for family day care homes, group family day care homes, school age day care programs and day care centers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A612
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1794
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES