Continuing Education

Important Updates: NYSED Mandated Reporter Training

1. April 1, 2025 Requirement (Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2021)

Mandated reporters must complete training that includes:

• Protocols to reduce implicit bias in decision-making
• Strategies for identifying adverse childhood experiences
• Guidance on recognizing signs of abuse/maltreatment during virtual interactions

Compliance required by April 1, 2025.

2. November 17, 2026 Requirement (Chapter 25 of the Laws of 2024)

Mandated reporters must also complete updated training that includes:

• Protocols and guidance on identifying abused or maltreated children with intellectual or developmental disabilities

Compliance required by November 17, 2026.

Upcoming NASW-NY Offerings with Dr. Kathryn Krase

• If you completed Mandated Reporter Training with NASW-NY and Dr. Krase between January 1, 2023 and April 1, 2025, you may complete a 1-hour CE addendum. This 1-hour addendum version will be offered Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6-7PM click here and thursday, february 5, 2026, 12pm-1pm. for the february registration, check back in december.
• if you did not complete the full mandated reporter training with nasw-ny and dr. krase, you must complete the full 3-hour training.
  the 3 hour full mandated reporter training with nasw-ny and dr. krase, will be thursday, february 12, 2026, 10:00am-1:00pm. for the february registration, check back in december.