Requires certain persons and officials to complete ongoing training on reporting suspected child abuse and maltreatment.

New York A04598 mandates that certain persons and officials required to report suspected child abuse and maltreatment complete ongoing training. It requires all teachers, school superintendents, and licensed professionals who report cases of child abuse and maltreatment to complete training in the reporting of suspected cases of child abuse and maltreatment at least once every two years. The training includes information on physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and maltreatment, statutory reporting requirements, and legal protections for reporters.

Requires certain persons and officials to complete ongoing training on reporting suspected child abuse and maltreatment.

New York A04598 mandates that certain persons and officials required to report suspected child abuse and maltreatment complete ongoing training. It requires all teachers, school superintendents, and licensed professionals who report cases of child abuse and maltreatment to complete training in the reporting of suspected cases of child abuse and maltreatment at least once every two years. The training includes information on physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and maltreatment, statutory reporting requirements, and legal protections for reporters.