New York S10451 mandates boards of education and school districts to provide children involved in abuse and neglect investigations with reasonable.

New York S10451 amends the social services law by adding a new section requiring boards of education and school districts to allow children involved in investigations or proceedings related to abuse and neglect reasonable access to their court-appointed attorneys. This provision does not apply to matters solely involving adoption or custody determinations. The act is designed to ensure that children in these sensitive situations have the necessary legal support during investigations.

New York S10451 mandates boards of education and school districts to provide children involved in abuse and neglect investigations with reasonable.

New York S10451 amends the social services law by adding a new section requiring boards of education and school districts to allow children involved in investigations or proceedings related to abuse and neglect reasonable access to their court-appointed attorneys. This provision does not apply to matters solely involving adoption or custody determinations. The act is designed to ensure that children in these sensitive situations have the necessary legal support during investigations.