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NY A04598
NY A04598Requires certain persons and officials required to report suspected child abuse and maltreatment to complete ongoing training; requires all teachers, school superintendents and licensed professionals who are required to report cases of child abuse and maltreatment to complete training in the reporting of suspected cases of child abuse and maltreatment at least once every 2 years.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to requiring persons and officials required to report suspected child abuse or maltreatment to complete certain ongoing training; to amend the education law, in relation to requiring school superintendents, teachers and certain other licensed professionals to complete training in the reporting of suspected cases of child abuse and maltreatment; and to amend the executive law and the public health law, in relation to child abuse prevention
AI Summary
This bill requires certain professionals who are mandated reporters of child abuse to complete comprehensive training on identifying and reporting child abuse and maltreatment. Specifically, before assuming their positions, individuals such as teachers, school superintendents, district attorneys, police officers, pediatricians, nurses, social workers, and other professionals who regularly interact with children must complete an initial two-hour training course on child abuse identification and reporting. Those in specific roles must then complete an additional two and a half hours of advanced training every two years. The training will cover physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse, statutory reporting requirements, legal protections for reporters, and consequences for failing to report. The Office of Children and Family Services will approve and establish the training curriculum, which can be delivered through various methods including online courses and teleconferences. The bill aims to ensure that mandated reporters are well-equipped to recognize and properly report potential child abuse, thereby enhancing child protection efforts across various professional sectors in New York State.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to children and families (on 02/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4598 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04598&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04598 |
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