Requires four hours of implicit bias training every two years for real estate appraisers.
Impact
If passed, this bill would introduce new educational requirements for real estate appraisers, incorporating implicit bias training into their professional development. This could lead to improved practices in the field, helping to reduce discriminatory practices in property valuation and ensuring a more equitable real estate market. The emphasis on ongoing education aligns with broader goals of enhancing accountability and ethical standards within professions impacting public welfare.
Summary
Bill S07656 aims to amend the executive law to require real estate appraisers in New York to undergo four hours of training on implicit bias awareness and understanding every two years. This initiative is designed to enhance the professionalism and competency of real estate appraisers, ensuring they are aware of the potential biases that may affect their work. The legislation addresses the growing concern over fairness and equity in real estate transactions, particularly in light of historical disparities in housing and appraisal practices.
Contention
One notable point of contention surrounding Bill S07656 could involve concerns around the implementation and enforcement of the training requirements. Questions may arise regarding who will oversee the training programs, what specific content will be included, and how compliance will be monitored. There may also be discussions about the potential costs and burdens on appraisers to meet these new educational mandates, as well as the effectiveness of such training in ultimately curbing implicit bias.
Relates to establishing mandatory continuing law enforcement education for peace officers; requires peace officers to biannually complete a minimum of 32 credit hours of training including de-escalation techniques, implicit biases and mental health training.
Relates to establishing mandatory continuing law enforcement education for peace officers; requires peace officers to biannually complete a minimum of 32 credit hours of training including de-escalation techniques, implicit biases and mental health training.
Relates to providing increased and uniform training requirements including implicit bias, use of force, first aid and firearm training, and outreach for law enforcement; establishes law enforcement peer support through the office of mental health.
Relates to providing increased and uniform training requirements including implicit bias, use of force, first aid and firearm training, and outreach for law enforcement; establishes law enforcement peer support through the office of mental health.
Requires state employees attend annual implicit bias training and the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, and members of the legislature attend annual management training.
Requires state employees attend annual implicit bias training and the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, and members of the legislature attend annual management training.