A bill for an act relating to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of licensed school employees who engage in grooming behavior toward students.(See HF 167.)
Impact
This bill impacts state laws concerning the professional conduct of educators by mandating that instances of grooming behavior must be reported to the BOEE. The change is intended to create a safer school environment and protect students from potential exploitation. By clearly outlining the behaviors that constitute grooming and establishing reporting obligations, the bill aims to foster a culture of transparency and vigilance within educational institutions, thus enhancing overall student welfare.
Summary
House Study Bill 46 (HSB46) aims to enhance the reporting requirements for licensed school employees who demonstrate grooming behavior towards students. The bill modifies the definition of grooming behavior to emphasize the process of building trust and emotional connections with students with the intention of exploitation. This legislation seeks to tighten oversight and accountability for school employees, ensuring that any inappropriate conduct is reported effectively to the Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE).
Contention
While supporters of HSB46 argue that it is a crucial step towards safeguarding students, some may raise concerns regarding the practical implications of the new definitions and reporting requirements. Teachers and administrators might worry about the burden of mandatory reporting and the potential consequences of misinterpretations of grooming behavior. Additionally, discussions around training for educators to recognize grooming behaviors appropriately are likely to arise, emphasizing the need for adequate support to mitigate false accusations while protecting students.
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of licensed school employees who engage in grooming behavior toward students.(Formerly HSB 46.)
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of licensed school employees who engage in grooming behavior toward students. (Formerly SSB 1066.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.
Related
A bill for an act relating to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of licensed school employees who engage in grooming behavior toward students.(See SF 273.)
A bill for an act relating to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of licensed school employees who engage in grooming behavior toward students.(See SF 273.)
A bill for an act relating to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of licensed school employees who engage in grooming behavior toward students.(Formerly HSB 46.)
A bill for an act relating to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of licensed school employees who engage in grooming behavior toward students. (Formerly SSB 1066.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.
Enacts the "New York state child anti-grooming act" which establishes the crimes of grooming of a child in the first and second degree and predatory sexual misconduct toward a child enrolled in school in the first and second degree; updates the codes of conduct in schools to include training on predatory misconduct and grooming; requires updates to mandatory reporter training; classifies grooming of a child in the first degree and predatory sexual misconduct towards a child in the first degree as a sex offense for the sex offender registry.
A bill for an act relating to teacher education and licensing, including by modifying provisions related to practitioner preparation programs and licenses issued by the board of educational examiners.(See HF 2230.)
A bill for an act relating to administrators employed by school districts, including requiring administrators to provide instruction to students and modifying the responsibilities of the board of educational examiners.