Spearheaded by Schuyler Center, the Child Poverty Reduction Act was passed by the NYS Legislature and signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2021. The law commits New York State to cutting child poverty in half—with attention to racial equity—within a decade.
With 5 years down and 5 to go, this one-pager highlights the progress made and what’s next in achieving this goal in 2031.
Child Tax Credit Expansion
In 2025, New York State expanded the Empire State Child Credit. This timeline outlines the phased implementation of the expanded tax credit, which significantly increases benefits for families with children under 17.
