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NY A05893
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Social Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Office of Children and Family Services, to establish rules and regulations allowing child welfare agency personnel to complete required certification training through remote methods
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Remote training must ensure all participants are in attendance for the full duration and are able to ask questions of the instructor
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Certification will be provided upon completion of training through approved remote methods
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Applies to training for social services district and authorized agency personnel, including caseworkers involved in preventive services, foster care services, and adoption services
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization to develop necessary rules and regulations before the effective date
Legislative Description
Allows prospective and current agency personnel receive certification through remote training methods; requires the establishment of rules and regulations of such remote training.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
2/24/2026