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A 5594: Creates a single, streamlined process whereby a facility or program operating both a pre-kindergarten program and a daycare program may apply for and receive any certification, licensing, or other requirement otherwise necessary to operate a pre-kindergarten program or daycare program under the laws of the state.
What A 5594 does, verified February 24, 2026
The proposed law aims to create a single, streamlined process for facilities or programs that offer both pre-kindergarten and daycare services. This process would allow these facilities to apply for and receive necessary certifications, licenses, or other requirements under state law. The Department of Education and the Office of Children and Family Services would work together to develop and promulgate necessary rules and regulations. The law would take effect on the 90th day after it becomes a law, and any necessary rule changes would be implemented on or before the effective date.
Bill journey
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Last action: referred to education (2026-01-07)Alert me
Quick answers about A 5594
- What is the current status of A 5594?
- As of February 24, 2026, A 5594 is recorded as "Introduced": it has been introduced and is waiting for its first committee hearing or floor vote. The last recorded action, on January 7, 2026, was "referred to education".
- Did A 5594 pass?
- Not yet. A 5594 has been introduced and has not passed either house.
- Who wrote A 5594, and where is it now?
- A 5594 was authored by Asm. Pamela Hunter with 1 coauthor. Its committee of record is Assembly Education.
Author and sponsors
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| Jan. 07, 2026 | referred to education |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | referred to education |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 18, 2025 · 364 words
STATE OF NEW YORK ________________________________________________________________________ 5594 2025-2026 Regular Sessions IN ASSEMBLY February 18, 2025 ___________ Introduced by M. of A. HUNTER -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to creating a single, streamlined process whereby combination pre-kindergarten and daycare programs may be certified to operate The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1 Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 3602- 2 eee to read as follows: 3 § 3602-eee. Combination pre-kindergarten and daycare programs. 1. For 4 the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the follow- 5 ing meanings: 6 (a) "Pre-kindergarten program" means any pre-kindergarten program 7 operating pursuant to section thirty-six hundred two-e or thirty-six 8 hundred two-ee of this part, or any other rule or regulation promulgated 9 by the department. 10 (b) "Daycare program" means any child day care, as such term is 11 defined by section three hundred ninety of the social services law. 12 2. The department, in conjunction with the office of children and 13 family services, shall create a single, streamlined process whereby a 14 facility or program operating both a pre-kindergarten program and a 15 daycare program may apply for and receive any certification, licensing, 16 or other requirement otherwise necessary to operate a pre-kindergarten 17 program or daycare program under the laws of the state. 18 3. The department and the office of children and family services shall 19 be authorized to promulgate any rules and/or regulations necessary to 20 effectuate the provisions of this section. 21 § 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall 22 have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or 23 repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of 24 this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed 25 on or before such effective date. EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [] is old law to be omitted. LBD03643-01-5
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