Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres has criticized Governor Kathy Hochul for the poor oversight of New York's early intervention program, which ranks last in the nation. He claims there are 10,000 children with disabilities awaiting intervention services, a surge of 500% since 2020. Providers in the program are not receiving timely payments due to complications with a new software system implemented by a contractor, leading to significant operational difficulties. Torres suggests Hochul's administration risks further delays and inefficiencies for families in need of support, as frustrations among therapists grow.
New York has the single worst early intervention program in the nation, ranking 50 out of 50. The time has come for you to end your dubious distinction.
Half of New York's therapists who provide early intervention services are not getting their full paychecks. I can't take on any new clients. They'd end up on a waiting list.
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