Senate bill · S9396 (2025-26)
Provides for enhanced rates for child care services provided to disabled and/or developmentally delayed children
New York State Senate
Same as A10586, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Directs the commissioner of social services shall establish a rate differential for child care providers who provide care to a child with a diagnosed developmental delay or disability, provided such rate differential is no less than 30% above the applicable market rate otherwise payable for such child care services, and further provided such rate differential is sufficient to provide appropriate care.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Social Services Law.
From NY Open Legislation, the NY Senate and Assembly, and official rosters. This record was last updated Oct 21, 2026. About our data
Following needs an Agora account. You will sign in first, then come back to this page.
Your position on this bill
Choose the position closest to yours. You'll sign in or create an account to save it.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To establish an enhanced reimbursement rate for childcare providers serving children with developmental delays or disabilities to reflect the additional resources required to provide appropriate care.
Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)
Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Children and Families · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Children And Families · New York State Senate.
The sponsor's argument
Why Patricia Fahy says this is needed
Childcare providers in New York State receive childcare assistance payments based on market rates, which generally do not distinguish between the level of care required for different populations of chil- dren. As a result, providers serving children with developmental delays or disabilities receive the same reimbursement rate as providers serving children without specialized needs. Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) frequently require more intensive care and support than typical child- care settings provide. These children may need individualized super- vision, specialized training for caregivers, adaptive equipment, and smaller staff-to-child ratios. These additional supports increase the cost of providing safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate care. However, under the current reimbursement structure, childcare centers serving children with IDD must absorb these higher costs without addi- tional financial support. This creates a disincentive for providers to enroll children with disabilities and may limit'the availability of inclusive childcare options for families who need them most. This legislation addresses this gap by establishing a rate differential for childcare providers serving children with diagnosed developmental delays or disabilities. The.bill directs the commissioner to set payment rates that are at least thirty percent above the applicable market rate to account for the additional staffing, training, accommodations, and supports required to provide high-quality care to these children. Increasing reimbursement rates will encourage more providers to offer inclusive services, expand access, and promote equitable opportunities for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.
Full history
- May 27, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Mar 13, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
NY Assembly
- Mar 9, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
NY Senate