New York A01842 requires teachers to complete continuing education on mental health and trauma-informed care.

New York A01842 amends the mental hygiene law and education law to mandate that teachers complete continuing education on mental health and trauma-informed care. This includes at least ten hours of courses, programs, and activities related to mental illness and trauma-informed care during each five-year registration period. The education commissioner will develop rigorous standards for these courses and programs. The bill also authorizes the commissioner of education to create necessary rules and regulations for implementation.

New York A01842 requires teachers to complete continuing education on mental health and trauma-informed care.

New York A01842 amends the mental hygiene law and education law to mandate that teachers complete continuing education on mental health and trauma-informed care. This includes at least ten hours of courses, programs, and activities related to mental illness and trauma-informed care during each five-year registration period. The education commissioner will develop rigorous standards for these courses and programs. The bill also authorizes the commissioner of education to create necessary rules and regulations for implementation.