Adds to the crime of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree the possession, within any facility owned or operated by the state or upon school grounds, of any controlled substance or hazardous substance which has the potential to cause significant injury or death, with the intent to sell or distribute such substance.
Authorizes capital reserve funds for special act school districts; provides that funds retained in this way can only be expended pursuant to an authorization by governing boards of such schools; provides that annual reports must be provided.
This bill extends the maximum duration of tuition assistance awards from their current limit to five academic years in total. It directly affects students enrolled in approved programs who receive financial aid for their education. The key provision amends the education law to allow these awards to cover up to five years of study, with the changes taking effect on July 1st following the bill's enactment.
Establishes a state seal of artistic achievement to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in music, dance, theater, visual arts or media arts.
Requires the department of education, in consultation with the department of health, to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes; requires such materials to be made available to schools providing elementary education through the department's website; requires schools to distribute such materials to parents and guardians of elementary school students and new students.
Establishes the research literacy enhancement program to make grants to academic institutions within the state which seek to conduct research on literacy; creates the research literacy enhancement fund.
This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the 150th anniversary of the Rochester School for the Deaf. It honors the school's history and contributions to deaf education by officially pausing legislative proceedings to celebrate the milestone. The text also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the school to acknowledge its legacy.
This bill extends tuition waivers for police officer students at the City University of New York through July 1, 2028. It modifies existing education laws to allow eligible police academy graduates to continue receiving free tuition for their university studies beyond the previous expiration date. The legislation applies directly to current and future police officers enrolled in CUNY programs who meet the program's eligibility requirements. By updating the expiration date in the statute, the bill ensures that financial support for these students remains in place for an additional two years.
Extends certain provisions of law relating to requiring regulations to permit tuition waivers for certain firefighters and fire officers for CUNY until July 1, 2028.
Grants retroactive participation in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System to the Rockland Central School District; deems such school district to have been a participating employer beginning on July 1, 2025 and relates to contributions made by eligible employees on and after July 1, 2025.
