New York S06540 amends social services law to establish rights for youth in residential care and adds youth advisory boards.

New York S06540 amends the social services law to establish rights for youth in detention and residential care, including the right to a safe environment, freedom from discrimination, and access to appropriate medical services. It also mandates that youth advisory boards be established within residential facilities operated by the Office of Children and Family Services. These boards will assist in policy development, service delivery, and communicate recommendations to the commissioner. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with necessary regulations to be completed by that date.

New York S06540 amends social services law to establish rights for youth in residential care and adds youth advisory boards.

New York S06540 amends the social services law to establish rights for youth in detention and residential care, including the right to a safe environment, freedom from discrimination, and access to appropriate medical services. It also mandates that youth advisory boards be established within residential facilities operated by the Office of Children and Family Services. These boards will assist in policy development, service delivery, and communicate recommendations to the commissioner. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with necessary regulations to be completed by that date.