New York A04097 mandates the use of drug and firearm-detecting canines during inspections of day care facilities.

New York A04097 amends the social services law to require the Office of Children and Family Services to use canines trained to detect drugs and firearms during inspections of day care facilities. This applies to both licensed and unlicensed providers. If a complaint suggests non-compliance with regulations or statutory requirements, the office must inspect within fifteen days. Immediate danger to children requires an investigation within the next day of operation. The office may contract services for inspections, which must include the use of specially trained canines.

New York A04097 mandates the use of drug and firearm-detecting canines during inspections of day care facilities.

New York A04097 amends the social services law to require the Office of Children and Family Services to use canines trained to detect drugs and firearms during inspections of day care facilities. This applies to both licensed and unlicensed providers. If a complaint suggests non-compliance with regulations or statutory requirements, the office must inspect within fifteen days. Immediate danger to children requires an investigation within the next day of operation. The office may contract services for inspections, which must include the use of specially trained canines.