Expands reporting of suspected child abuse to include homeless shelter providers.

The bill amends the social services law to include employees, volunteers, or agents of any corporate entity having an agreement with a municipality as a homeless shelter provider among those responsible for reporting suspected child abuse. It mandates these entities to develop, maintain, and disseminate written policies and procedures for reporting, and implement ongoing training programs for all current and new employees regarding these policies and procedures.

Expands reporting of suspected child abuse to include homeless shelter providers.

The bill amends the social services law to include employees, volunteers, or agents of any corporate entity having an agreement with a municipality as a homeless shelter provider among those responsible for reporting suspected child abuse. It mandates these entities to develop, maintain, and disseminate written policies and procedures for reporting, and implement ongoing training programs for all current and new employees regarding these policies and procedures.