Bill > S03983

This bill establishes the New York City Training and Comprehension of Trauma in Children (TACTIC) Act, which creates a comprehensive approach to addressing childhood trauma in New York City schools. The bill creates a TACTIC council composed of eight members appointed by the assembly speaker and senate president, including medical and mental health professionals specializing in trauma informed care. The council will oversee an annual trauma informed care training program for teachers, which includes understanding trauma's effects, recognizing trauma signs in students, and learning best practices for supporting traumatized students. Additionally, the bill establishes a mandatory online certification program for teachers and creates a new Department of Child Trauma Informed Care responsible for administering parenting workshops, reporting on trauma incidents in schools, and assigning trauma specialists to borough superintendent offices and individual schools. The goal is to provide systematic support and education about childhood trauma, helping educators and parents better recognize and respond to students' traumatic experiences. The trauma informed care training will be based on guidelines from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, ensuring a standardized and evidence-based approach to supporting children who have experienced trauma.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3983