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History
- Committed to rules
- Amended on third reading 7350a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.852
- Referred to children and families
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Expands the persons responsible for reporting cases of suspected child abuse
In Assembly Committee · Children And Families · Sponsor Amy Paulin
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7350A
Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to expanding the persons responsible for reporting cases of suspected child abuse
Purpose
To require school athletic directors, school coaches, and school assistant coaches to report cases of suspected child abuse.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of section 413 of the social services law to add school athletic directors, school coaches, and school assistant coaches to the list of mandated reporters.
Section two provides the effective date.
Justification
School coaches and athletic directors are often in the position to observe children for signs of abuse. Coaches develop close, busting relationships with their players, making it likely that a child would confide in their coach.
The current law is ambiguous as to whether individuals in these positions are mandated reporters. This legislation will clarify their duty to report suspected abuse, and also protect them from civil liability resulting from reports that are proven unfounded.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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