Relates to the unearned income of a child

This bill amends New York's social services law to clarify that when a parent or caregiver excludes a child from a public assistance household application, the child's unearned income (such as savings or investment interest) is not counted toward the household's income for benefit eligibility. It specifically updates Section 131-a to exclude such income from calculations when a child is intentionally left out of the household unit. This change directly affects families applying for public assistance who choose not to include a child living with them in their aid application. The provision ensures that the excluded child's financial resources do not impact the household's eligibility or benefit amount.