Bill > A01382

This bill amends the social services law to require staff members from the Office of Children and Family Services and municipal employees who work with child day care homes, programs, or facilities to receive specific training on recognizing controlled substances. The training, which will be provided subject to available funding, will now include instruction on identifying the presence of controlled substances as defined in section 3306 of the public health law, in addition to existing required training topics such as child abuse prevention, safety procedures, childhood development principles, and laws protecting children from abuse or maltreatment. By adding this training component, the bill aims to enhance staff preparedness to detect potential drug-related risks in child care settings, potentially improving child safety and early intervention capabilities.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1382