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NY S00836
Bill
Status
1/5/2017
Primary Sponsor
Catharine Young
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Children and Family Services must establish and approve online courses on identifying and reporting child abuse and maltreatment, available free through the OCFS website and approximately two hours in duration
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All mandatory child abuse reporters under Social Services Law section 413 must complete an approved training course annually and provide proof of completion to their employer or retain it if self-employed
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Employers and individuals must maintain copies of course completion certificates in printed or electronic form for five years and make them available to child protective agencies and law enforcement investigating child abuse
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Training requirements take effect immediately, but the proof submission and recordkeeping provisions take effect January 1 of the year following the bill's enactment
Legislative Description
Requires completion of annual training by persons and officials required to report cases of suspected child abuse or maltreatment; such training shall be offered online free of charge and address the identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018