New York A02243 establishes a coordinator for asylum seeker services to oversee integration of services and benefits.

New York A02243 creates a coordinator for asylum seeker services, appointed jointly by the governor and the mayor of New York City. This coordinator will oversee the integration of services and benefits for asylum seekers, including intake, resettlement, support services, health care, housing, education, language services, transportation, and access to federal programs. The coordinator will also advocate for federal legislation and policies related to immigration. The coordinator will work with various state agencies and applicable local and federal agencies. The bill takes effect immediately.

New York A02243 establishes a coordinator for asylum seeker services to oversee integration of services and benefits.

New York A02243 creates a coordinator for asylum seeker services, appointed jointly by the governor and the mayor of New York City. This coordinator will oversee the integration of services and benefits for asylum seekers, including intake, resettlement, support services, health care, housing, education, language services, transportation, and access to federal programs. The coordinator will also advocate for federal legislation and policies related to immigration. The coordinator will work with various state agencies and applicable local and federal agencies. The bill takes effect immediately.