Child abuse, a harrowing issue that continues to afflict societies globally, has recently gained heightened attention in New York State (NYS). The recognition of child abuse as a growing problem has prompted legislative action, leading to the implementation of updated law aimed at staunchly addressing and preventing this pervasive issue.
The Updated Mandated Reporter training requirements introduce enhanced training obligations. All New York State mandated reporters must complete an updated Child Abuse & Maltreatment Identification training, which now includes new content on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), implicit bias, trauma, and specific guidance for identifying abuse in children with intellectual developmental disabilities, even if they’ve taken previous versions, to remain compliant with state law.
This law requires that mandated reporters, including those who have previously undergone the current training, complete the updated training curriculum by November 17, 2026.
- College & University Staff – College coaches, athletic directors, professors, graduate assistants, and college presidents became mandated reporters for suspected abuse at camps.
- Health & Home Care Workers – Employees of home health/healthcare management agencies and those providing specific home/community-based services (under Social Security Act § 1115) with regular child contact are included.
- Athletic Trainers – Officially added as mandated reporters by December 2025.
Also, Child Abuse training is mandatory for the following professions:
- Physician
- Certified Behavior Analyst Assistants
- Chiropractors
- Creative Arts Therapists
- Dental Hygienists
- Dentists
- Licensed Behavior Analysts
- Licensed Clinical Social Workers
- Licensed Master Social Workers
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Mental Health Counselors
- Optometrists
- Podiatrists
- Psychoanalysts
- Psychologists
- Registered Nurses
- Registered Physician Assistant
- Surgeon
- Medical Examiner
- Coroner
- Dentist
- Dental Hygienist
- Osteopath
- Optometrist
- Chiropractor
- Podiatrist
- Resident
- Intern
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Licensed Psychoanalyst
- Licensed Behavior Analysts
- Certified Behavior Analyst Assistants
- Hospital Personnel engaged in the admission, examination, care, or treatment of persons
- A Christian Science practitioner
- School Official, which includes but is not limited to:
- School Teacher
- School Guidance Counselor
- School Psychologist
- School Social Worker
- School Nurse
- School Service Personnel
- School Administrator/Supervisors
- or other school personnel required to hold a teaching or administrative license or certificate
- Social Services Worker
- Director of a children’s overnight camp, summer day camp, or traveling summer day camp
- Day Care Center Worker
- School-age Child Care Worker; provider of family or group family day care
- Employee or volunteer in a residential care facility
- Child Care or Foster Care Worker
- Mental Health Professional
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Alcoholism Counselor
- All persons credentialed by the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
- Peace Officer
- Police Officer
- District Attorney
- Assistant District Attorney
- Investigator employed in the Office of a District Attorney
- Any other law enforcement official
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