Relates to residential programs for children

This bill establishes specific rights for youth in residential care facilities operated by New York's Office of Children and Family Services. It requires facilities to inform youth of their rights, including safety from abuse, access to medical care and education, protection from disciplinary withholding of basic needs (like food or hygiene), freedom from discrimination based on gender identity or other factors, and the right to express gender identity through clothing and hairstyle. The bill also creates youth advisory boards within these facilities to help develop policies and provide input on services. All facilities must provide an age-appropriate, plain-language summary of these rights during youth orientation.