New York A05560 mandates training in developmental disability awareness, sensitivity, and cultural competency for child protective services workers.

New York A05560 amends the social services law to require child protective services workers to complete training in developmental disability awareness and sensitivity, cultural competency, and implicit bias. This training is mandatory for all new hires starting April 1, 2025, and can be completed through distance learning. Supervisors must also complete eight hours of annual in-service training beginning in their second year of employment, focusing on child protection fundamentals and effective case management.

New York A05560 mandates training in developmental disability awareness, sensitivity, and cultural competency for child protective services workers.

New York A05560 amends the social services law to require child protective services workers to complete training in developmental disability awareness and sensitivity, cultural competency, and implicit bias. This training is mandatory for all new hires starting April 1, 2025, and can be completed through distance learning. Supervisors must also complete eight hours of annual in-service training beginning in their second year of employment, focusing on child protection fundamentals and effective case management.