Bill > A05893

This bill amends the social services law to enhance training requirements for child welfare personnel and introduce remote training methods. Specifically, the bill maintains existing training objectives for social services district and authorized agency personnel, which include developing skills in permanence casework, family rehabilitation, adoption services, court processes, and case management. The key innovation is the addition of a provision allowing prospective and current agency personnel to complete required certification training through remote methods. These remote training sessions must demonstrate that participants are actively engaged for the entire duration, can interact with the instructor by asking questions, and can receive certification upon successful completion. The bill requires the commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of the office of children and family services, to establish specific rules and regulations governing these remote training methods. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization to develop necessary implementing regulations.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5893