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NY A07366

NY A07366
Requires statewide training for mandated reporters to include how to identify an abused or maltreated child with an intellectual or developmental disability.


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Introduced
05/18/2023
In Committee
06/06/2023
Crossed Over
06/08/2023
Passed
11/13/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/17/2023

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to updating the mandated reporter training to include how to identify an abused or maltreated child with an intellectual or developmental disability

AI Summary

This bill amends the Social Services Law to require the Office of Children and Family Services to update the training for mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or maltreatment to include guidance on identifying abused or maltreated children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The bill also requires the Office to update its guidelines for local child protective services to include protocols to identify signs of abuse or maltreatment in children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The changes are intended to improve the ability of mandated reporters and child protective services to recognize and respond to abuse or maltreatment of children with disabilities.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

approval memo.26 (on 11/17/2023)

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