Bill > A07453

This bill establishes the New York City Training and Comprehension of Trauma in Children (TACTIC) Act, which creates a comprehensive framework to address child trauma in New York City schools. The bill creates a TACTIC council composed of eight members with expertise in pediatrics, psychology, behavioral health, and trauma-informed care, appointed equally by the assembly speaker and senate president. The council will oversee a mandatory trauma-informed care training program for teachers, which includes an online certification course lasting six to nine months and annual training on understanding trauma's effects, recognizing trauma symptoms, and supporting traumatized students. Additionally, the bill establishes a new Department of Child Trauma Informed Care responsible for administering trauma-informed parenting workshops, assigning trauma specialists to each borough and school district, and reporting comprehensive data about trauma incidents and interventions to the TACTIC council. The training and workshops aim to help educators and parents better recognize and support children who have experienced trauma, with specialists providing guidance and support throughout the process. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, signaling an urgent need to address child trauma in educational settings.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7453