A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of correction to assist incarcerated individuals in obtaining school transcripts, social security cards, and driver’s licenses upon request, and to report on the issuance of such items

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Correction to assist incarcerated individuals in obtaining education records, to require issuance of birth certificates to all people in custody upon request, and to report on the issuance of education records and birth certificates.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council