N.Y. Public Health Law § 2586: Definitions

§ 2586. Definitions. As used in this title, the following terms shall

have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires

otherwise:

1. "Eligible institution" means any child or adult day care

institution defined in federal law, rule or regulations eligible to

receive cash assistance under the federal child care and adult food

program. A child day care program shall be licensed by the department of

social services or licensed or otherwise approved by a state or local

government agency or shall operate under the auspices of a sponsoring

organization licensed by the department of social services. An adult day

care program shall be licensed and approved by the department or other

state agency or shall operate under the auspices of a sponsoring

organization licensed or approved by the department or other state

agency.

2. "Program" means the federal child care and adult food program. (42

USCS § 1766).