§ 408-b. Domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education. The department shall ensure that domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education courses are made available to all licensees and applicants for a license or renewal pursuant to this article and that such courses are offered through the department's website. The department, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence and advocacy groups recognized by the federal department of health and human services or the federal department of justice, which have the ability to coordinate statewide and with local communities on programming and educational materials related to the prevention and intervention of domestic violence or sexual assault in New York state, shall develop and provide access to domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education courses appropriate for those licensed under this article.