Law updates training for mandatory child maltreatment reporters

Local welfare agencies must offer training for people mandated to report child maltreatment. The training on child maltreatment will change.

Effective Aug. 1, 2025, a new law requires that at least half of the training time must be spent on how to identify signs of suspected maltreatment or abuse. Training also must cover the definition of each maltreatment type.

In addition, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families must create trainings with input from professionals with specialized knowledge related to maltreatment, including but not limited to medical professionals, attorneys, mental health professionals and social workers.

Rep. Jim Nash (R-Waconia) and Sen. Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) are the sponsors.

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