Internet in Shelters

Lack of internet access severely disadvantages homeless people across nearly all aspects of life. Without connectivity, they cannot effectively search for jobs or permanent housing, participate in remote education or complete homework, access government benefits and services, or get health care and legal services. A.1755 / S.8026 would require New York State to provide reliable, privacy-preserving, high-speed internet access to all people in temporary housing. This legislation is urgently needed to close the digital divide for homeless shelter residents and increase opportunities for education, employment, and housing.